Words within direct quotation marks
A)never can be grounds for a libel suit.
B)can be the basis of a successful libel suit if they substantially change the meaning of what the plaintiff actually said.
C)always can be grounds for a libel suit if they are not exactly the words spoken by the plaintiff
D)cannot be the basis for a libel suit because the speaker gave consent.

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Words within direct quotation marks can be the basis of a successful libel suit if they substantially change the meaning of what the plaintiff actually said. This is because it can be seen as a false statement that harms the plaintiff's reputation.

Words Within Direct Quotation Marks