Question

Controversies over immigration have ignited new political action in many communities (Breenan, 142). What is the information in parentheses?
A) a definition
B) a note card
C) a source citation
D) an outline code

Answer 1

It's a source citation.  The name Breenan is the author, and 142 is probably the page this information was found on in Breenan's writing.