Which of the following statements about analyzing a literary text is true?(1 point)

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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.

There must be text evidence from two different literary texts in order for the analysis to be complete.

Answer 1

The correct 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 means that readers can draw on direct evidence from the text as well as make inferences based on their interpretation of the nuances, themes, and implications presented in the literary work.