Understanding Literary Analysis and Evidence

What type of evidence is directly stated in the text?

• Assumed evidence

• Inferred evidence

• Explicit evidence

• Implicit evidence

What does it mean if evidence is 'explicit'?

• It is false

• It is directly stated

• It is unclear

• It is implied

What should you do if you cannot find evidence to support your argument in a book?

• Search in a different part of the book

• Ignore the lack of evidence

• Change the topic

• Make up evidence

What is an example of implicit evidence?

• Explicit citations

• Direct statements

• Actions of characters

• Direct quotes

Why is it important to use specific details in your argument?

• To fill space in your essay

• To make the essay longer

• To strongly support your argument

• To confuse the reader

How can actions of characters serve as evidence in literary analysis?

• They are irrelevant

• They are not useful

• They provide implicit evidence

• They contradict the text

What should you do if your argument is weak and unsupported by evidence?

• Skip the argument

• Guess the evidence

• Start over with a new argument

• Continue with the same argument

What is a crucial step when you cannot initially find evidence for your argument?

• Ignore the problem

• Change the book

• Acknowledge a potential weak argument

• Blame the author

What should you consider about details found in the text when analyzing a literary work?

• Their color

• Their size

• How they support the argument

• Their number

What theme is suggested for the made-up book 'To the Burbling Deep'?

• The history of piracy

• The potential within people

• The dangers of the sea

• The irrelevance of bravery