Inferential and Explicit Evidence Quick Check

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Which of the following statements about analyzing a literary text is true?(1 point)
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There must be text evidence from two different literary texts in order for the analysis to be complete.
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.
Readers can only use explicit details from the text to support their analysis of a text.

Text evidence does not provide support or merit to an analysis of a literary text.
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.
Readers can use both explicit details and details that lead to inferences to support their analysis of a text.

Answer 1

The true statement 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 is because effective literary analysis often involves interpreting explicit information as well as drawing inferences based on context, themes, and character development.