What is a Block Quote in MLA and APA? Definition and Examples

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔍 A block quote is used for direct quotations exceeding a certain length: * MLA: More than four lines of prose or three lines of verse. * APA: 40 words or more. 📝 Formatting requirements: * MLA: Indent the entire quote 0.5 inches from the left margin. Double-space. Omit quotation marks. * APA: Indent the entire quote 0.5 inches from the left margin. Double-space. Omit quotation marks. 💡 Both styles require the citation to follow the block quote.

Practice Quiz

1. In MLA style, how many lines of prose must a quote exceed to be formatted as a block quote?

   1. Less than 3 lines
   2. More than 4 lines
   3. Exactly 4 lines
   4. No limit

2. In APA style, how many words must a quote exceed to be formatted as a block quote?

   1. 20 words
   2. 30 words
   3. 40 words
   4. 50 words

3. What is the indentation requirement for a block quote in MLA style?

   1. 1 inch from the left margin
   2. 0.25 inches from the left margin
   3. 0.5 inches from the left margin
   4. No indentation

4. What is the indentation requirement for a block quote in APA style?

   1. 1 inch from the left margin
   2. 0.25 inches from the left margin
   3. 0.5 inches from the left margin
   4. No indentation

5. Are quotation marks used for block quotes in MLA style?

   1. Yes, always
   2. No, never
   3. Only for short quotes
   4. Only for quotes within quotes

6. Are quotation marks used for block quotes in APA style?

   1. Yes, always
   2. No, never
   3. Only for short quotes
   4. Only for quotes within quotes

7. Where does the citation typically appear in relation to a block quote in both MLA and APA styles?

   1. Before the block quote
   2. After the block quote
   3. In the middle of the block quote
   4. As a footnote