Why should readers support their analysis of a literary text with strong textual evidence?(1 point)

Responses a b c or d

to show they have researched the biographical and historical background of an author
to show they have researched the biographical and historical background of an author

to explain how the author of a text describes nature as an active character
to explain how the author of a text describes nature as an active character

to create suspense by having action that occurs suddenly
to create suspense by having action that occurs suddenly

to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning
to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning

1 answer

The correct response is:

to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning.

Supporting analysis with strong textual evidence demonstrates comprehension and engagement with the text.