9 Questions
What is the recommended number of spaces to indent the continuation line for long lines of poetry?
Three spaces
How much should the continuation line be indented for long lines of poetry?
Quarter-inch more than the greatest indentation
What should you do with internal quotation marks in a block quotation?
Retain them
What is the purpose of indenting the continuation line for long lines of poetry?
To make the poem easier to read
What is the purpose of using a block quotation?
To quote a long passage of text
Which of the following correctly demonstrates how to format translations within parentheses in a quotation?
Chaucer's setting is Spring, when 'zephyrs ("west winds") have breathed softly all about...' (line 5).
What is the subject matter of Shakespeare's sonnet 'Spring' as described in the text?
The cry of the cuckoo bird
What punctuation marks should be used to enclose translations within parentheses in a quotation?
Double quotation marks
In which season does Chaucer's setting take place according to the text?
Spring
Test your knowledge on indenting turnovers for long lines of poetry with this quiz! Learn about the proper formatting for quoting poetry and how to indent continuation lines correctly. Practice identifying the correct indentation for different lines of poetry and improve your quoting skills. Perfect for writers, students, and poetry enthusiasts.
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