Which direct quote is punctuated correctly?


According to the author, Monarchs are large, beautifully colored butterflies that are easy to recognize by their striking orange, black, and white markings.


“According to the author, Monarchs are large, beautifully colored butterflies that are easy to recognize by their striking orange, black, and white markings.”


According to the author, “Monarchs are large, beautifully colored butterflies that are easy to recognize by their striking orange, black, and white markings.”


“According to the author”, Monarchs are large, beautifully colored butterflies that are easy to recognize by their striking orange, black, and white markings.