President obama opens his \"state of the union\" address by remembering the tragedy in tucson and expressing that we are all part of the american family regardless of party affiliation. the lines above are an example of a(n). a) internal citation. b) direct quotation. c) paraphrase. d) summary

This is not a direct quotation since the exact line was not stated in this statement. The exact line was "let's remember that it is not because a simple lack of civility caused this tragedy, but rather because only a more civil and honest public discourse can help us face up to our challenges as a nation, in a way that would make them proud.." The answer would be paraphrase as the thought was still there but words were just simplified. Answer is C.