Select the option that best explains why you would want to use block quotations in your essay. For quoting short paragraphs in the essay For quoting an idea that includes a quotation For retaining the integrity of the long quoted passages

In my opinion, the correct answer is C. For retaining the integrity of the long quoted passages. Block quotations are not an integral part of the text. Typically, they are used when it comes to longer passages - The Chicago Manual of Style recommends using them when the quoted text is longer than 100 words. When it is shorter, there is no need to visually separate it from the rest of the text.