Read the following works cited entry.

wallace, terrel. “alt fuel works.” scientific life. feb. 2008: 20-23.

what is the proper way to format an in-text parenthetical citation using the mla style?

(a) wallace, terrel 20-23

(b) wallace 20-23

(c) (wallace, terrel 20-23)

(d) (wallace 20-23)

C). (Wallace, Terrel 20-23).

Explanation:

Parenthetical citation is described as the citations regarding the references made to the original text in a paper or document. It assists the readers to clearly understand that information has been derived from which part of the text. In MLA(Modern Language Association), a parenthetical citation involves the author's last name followed by the page number in brackets.

As per the question, option C displays the appropriate way to cite an in-text parenthetical citation employing MLA format as it includes the author's last name which is immediately followed by the page numbers. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

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the answer is irony!