Understanding Textual Evidence in Literature

Why is textual evidence considered crucial in literary analysis?

• It is used to write book reviews.

• It helps in summarizing the entire book.

• It provides a basis for interpretations with direct quotes.

• It allows for personal opinions without support.

What is the term used for reading closely and analyzing specific word choices in a text?

• Close reading

• Surface reading

• Distant reading

• Speed reading

What should you do if you want to perform a solid literary analysis?

• Focus only on the plot summary.

• Rely solely on your own interpretations.

• Connect your analysis back to the text.

• Ignore the author's word choice.

What is the recommended first step in obtaining textual evidence?

• Only read summaries.

• Skip to the highlighted parts.

• Read the book thoroughly once.

• Read the book multiple times.

Why do authors write books, according to the video?

• To provide factual information.

• To ensure students write term papers.

• To evoke emotions and humanity.

• To create complex plots.