Which statement uses the correct MLA in-text citation?

Response: The answer is C - Aaliyah Hassari asserts in Under the Desert Sands that the rise in population is a key factor contributing to the deterioration of the pyramids (113).

Just clarifying that the citation was done on apex

Response:

B. Aaliyah Hassari mentions in Under the Desert Sands that the increase in population is a significant cause of damage to the pyramids (113).

Clarification:

MLA in-text citation, also known as parenthetical reference, serves to guide readers, enabling them to locate sources on the Works Cited Page effortlessly.

Correct formats for in-text citations include:

1. Indicate the author's last name and the corresponding page number(s) within parentheses.
2. If the author's name is mentioned in the text, then page number(s) should be enclosed in parentheses.

The correct option for the given question is B, as it includes the author's page number in parentheses with proper punctuation after the sentence.

Option C also indicates page numbers in parentheses but is inaccurate due to the incorrect placement of the period prior to the parentheses.