Question
why should readers support their anlysis of a literary text with strong textual evidence?
a. to create suspense by having action that occurs suddenly
b. to explain how the author of a text describes nature as an active character
c. to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning
d. to show they have researched the biographical and historical background of an author
a. to create suspense by having action that occurs suddenly
b. to explain how the author of a text describes nature as an active character
c. to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning
d. to show they have researched the biographical and historical background of an author
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer to the question is:
**c. to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning.**
Supporting analysis with strong textual evidence demonstrates a reader's comprehension and engagement with the text, allowing for a more credible and persuasive interpretation. It shows that their insights are grounded in the text itself rather than personal opinion alone.
**c. to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning.**
Supporting analysis with strong textual evidence demonstrates a reader's comprehension and engagement with the text, allowing for a more credible and persuasive interpretation. It shows that their insights are grounded in the text itself rather than personal opinion alone.