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 only use explicit details from the text 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 use both explicit details and details that lead to inferences to support their analysis of a text.

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The statement that is true about analyzing a literary text is:

Readers can use both explicit details and details that lead to inferences to support their analysis of a text.

This reflects the understanding that analysis involves not only direct evidence from the text but also interpretations and insights that go beyond what is immediately stated, which can enhance the depth of the analysis.