Which of the following sentences has a correct signal phrase for the book The Nasty Bits written by author Anthony Bourdain? Question 1 options: A) According to Anthony, “Perhaps the best thing chefs can do is cook, whenever possible, with heart” (40). B) In The Nasty Bits, chef Anthony Bourdain states, “Perhaps the best thing chefs can do is cook, whenever possible, with heart” (40). C) The Nasty Bits states, “Perhaps the best thing chefs can do is cook, whenever possible, with heart” (40). D) “Perhaps the best thing chefs can do is cook, whenever possible, with heart” (40).

The best signal phrase is In The Nasty Bits, chef Anthony Bourdain states, “Perhaps the best thing chefs can do is cook, whenever possible, with heart” (40)

In formal writing, signal phrases are phrases and words used to introduce a quotation. This commonly includes the first name and last name of the author and an introductory word such as states, thinks, asserts, claims, etc. Also, details such as the profession of the author and the title of the book, article, etc. can be included.

In this context, the best phrase is option B, these are the reasons:

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the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.