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MLA style: How do I cite a quotation that is more than 4 lines?

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This is what we call a block quotation. Here is a link to the instructions for how to insert a block quotation in your research assignment from the MLA In-Text citation page on Unlocking Research.

Scroll down to the section "Indented quotation (block quotation)" and click the + plus sign to see the Format and Example.

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