1. Which of the following best describes text evidence?

the opinions of a reader about characters or events in a story
ideas or conclusions about details that are hinted at but not stated
data on the amount of time it takes to read a particular text
information or details from a text that support an idea or analysis

2. Which of the following statements about analyzing a literary text is true?

Text evidence does not provide support or merit to an analysis of a literary text.
Readers can use both explicit details and details that lead to inferences to support their analysis of a text.
There must be text evidence from two different literary texts in order for the analysis to be complete.
Readers can only use explicit details from the text to support their analysis of a text.

3. Which of the following describes an inference?

an idea or conclusion based on text evidence and reasoning
an idea that is explicitly stated in a text
an argument based on details not found in a text
an analysis based on an emotional response to a text

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4. When analyzing a literary text, readers should focus on which of the following elements?

a) The author's biography and personal history
b) The historical context in which the text was written
c) The reader's personal opinions and biases
d) The language, structure, and themes of the text
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I apologize for the confusion. The correct answer is:

b) The historical context in which the text was written

When analyzing a literary text, it is important to consider the historical context in which the text was written, as it can provide valuable insights into the author's intentions and the themes present in the text.