Here's why it's so popular:
* Widely accepted: MLA style is recognized and accepted by many academic institutions and publishers.
* Clear and concise: Its guidelines provide clear and concise instructions for formatting papers, citing sources, and creating bibliographies.
* Focus on literary analysis: The style is specifically designed for papers that analyze literature, rhetoric, and other forms of communication.
While other documentation styles exist (like APA or Chicago), MLA remains a widely used and respected standard in its primary areas of application.