Contrary to the popular impression, the Spartans had two kings, not one. Spartan kings were hereditary monarchs and played a relatively small role in Spartan government. The main body of Spartan government was the Gerousia, a council of elders.
Which is an example of proper MLA citation of a paraphrase from this passage?

Sparta's kings had little power in Spartan government (Phin 429).

Sparta's kings were weak compared to the council, 429.
The council of elders was more powerful than Sparta's kings. (429 Phin)
The council of elders and two kings ruled Sparta together... 429 Phin.

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Contrary to the popular impression, the Spartans had two kings, not one. Spartan kings were hereditary monarchs and played a relatively small role in Spartan government. The main body of Spartan government was the Gerousia, a council of elders.
Which is an example of proper MLA citation of a paraphrase from this passage?

 Sparta's kings had little power in Spartan government (Phin 429).

 Sparta's kings were weak compared to the council, 429.
 The council of elders was more powerful than Sparta's kings. (429 Phin)
The council of elders and two kings ruled Sparta together... 429 Phin.