Which statement explains how to effectively include a direct quote in an essay?

Explain how the quote relates to the main idea or claim of your essay.

Use another quote to explain the importance of the quote you included.

Drop the quote into the writing wherever it helps fill out a paragraph.

Always start your essay with a quotation to capture readers' interest.

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The statement that best explains how to effectively include a direct quote in an essay is:

Explain how the quote relates to the main idea or claim of your essay.

Effectively integrating a quote involves not just presenting it, but also providing context and analysis that connects it to the broader argument or theme of your essay.