Question

Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning.” (Homer, 218)
Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (Homer: 218).
Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning” (218).
Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (218)

Answer 1

The in-text  citation that is formatted correctly  in MLA style is :

Homer writes that Odysseus and his men "were left to groan and wait for morning" (218)

The other ones have incorrect use of citations and bracket.

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Answer 2

Homer writes that Odysseus and his men "were left to groan and wait for morning" (218) goodluck