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When is it unnecessary to follow a direct quotation with a parenthetical citation that includes the name of the source?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Parenthetical citations are not needed when the direct quotation is common knowledge. Things that fall into the category of common knowledge are proverbs or well-known quotations. "To be or not to be" would not be cited because it is part of common knowledge.