In which of these situations should you try to use a colon after an introduction? a. when the direct quote is long enough to form a block of text
b. when the direct quote is an incomplete or very short sentence
c. when the introduction to the direct quote is longer than two lines
d. when the direct quote is a simple or compound sentence

when the direct quote is long enough to form a block of text

Explanation:

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the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.