In this question, the phrase "are taken verbatim from a text" refers to direct quotations. Direct quotations are exact phrases or sentences taken directly from a source, word-for-word, without any alterations. They are enclosed in quotation marks to indicate that the words are not the writer's own but are directly copied from the original text. Direct quotations are used to provide evidence, support an argument, or illustrate a point in academic writing. So, the best answer for this question is:
D. Direct quotations
