Question

According to MLA guidelines, which example is the best paraphrase of the following sentence from the passage?

A stern sense of duty and of honor, a seldom absent sense of humor, endless energy, bold determination, sincere simplicity, and lasting sympathy and loyalty, are the important characteristics of the typical American—of Mr. Clemens.
A.
The key traits of a true American like Mr. Clemens are his faithfulness, wit, enthusiasm, sincerity, compassion, and dedication (Harkins 45).
B.
A typical American should be dutiful, humorous, energetic, simple, and dedicated (Harkins 45).
C.
Mr. Clemens, a typical American, represented duty and honor, sense of humor, endless energy, bold determination, sincere simplicity, and lasting sympathy and loyalty (Harkins 45).
D.
Mr. Clemens was a typical American for his sense of duty and of honor, sense of humor, energy, determination, simplicity, and sympathy and loyalty (Harkins 45).

Answer 1

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