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A direct quotations should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A direct quotation should should strengthen your ideas.

A direct quotation should be long-winded and lengthy.

A direct quotation should contain a thought-provoking idea.

A direct quotation should be from a credible source.

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The answer is B: A direct quotation should be long-winded and lengthy. 
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A direct quotation should NEVER be long-winded and lengthy. This is an excellent way to get people to lose interest in your paper. Additionally, you want most of your essay to be your own writing, with a few short quotes.
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