1. What does the word explicit mean?
A. intelligently written
B. clearly expressed
C. ambiguous
D. exciting
2. Why should readers support their analysis of a literary text with strong textual evidence?
A. to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning
B. to show they have researched the biographical and historical background of an author
C. to explain how the author of a text describes nature as an active character
D. to create suspense by having action that occurs suddenly
3. Which answer choice accurately defines the meaning of the word inference?
A. information that is directly stated
B. a stated detail used to develop a character
C. information that supports an idea or analysis
D. a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning
4. Why is evaluating evidence an important part of making an inference when reading a literary text?
A. Literary authors rarely use implied details that require an inference.
B. Solid evidence is needed to support a logical inference.
C. All implied details in a literary text support a logical inference
D. An inference requires the support of explicit evidence.
5. Which inference is best supported by the details in the passage?
A. Most people who travel by sea cannot swim.
B. Harborough feels he is superior to others.
C. The ship’s Captain has traveled widely.
D. Harborough grew up in a city.
1. B. clearly expressed
2. A. to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning
3. D. a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning
4. B. Solid evidence is needed to support a logical inference.
5. D. Harborough grew up in a city.
1. The word explicit means B. clearly expressed.
2. Readers should support their analysis of a literary text with strong textual evidence in order to A. show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning.
3. The meaning of the word inference is D. a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning.
4. Evaluating evidence is an important part of making an inference when reading a literary text because B. solid evidence is needed to support a logical inference.
5. The inference that is best supported by the details in the passage is C. The ship's Captain has traveled widely.
1. To determine the meaning of the word "explicit," we can look up its definition in a dictionary or use a reliable online source. One such dictionary definition is:
- Explicit (adjective): clearly stated or shown; leaving no room for doubt or confusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. "clearly expressed."
2. To understand why readers should support their analysis of a literary text with strong textual evidence, we can consider the purpose of analysis. Analysis involves examining and interpreting the elements of a text to gain a deeper understanding of its meaning. By supporting analysis with strong textual evidence, readers demonstrate that they have paid careful attention to the text, understand its meaning, and have concrete evidence to support their claims. This helps to validate their interpretations and make their analysis more persuasive.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. "to show they have paid careful attention to the text and understand its meaning."
3. To accurately define the word "inference," we can again consult a dictionary or use a reliable online source.
- Inference (noun): a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
From this definition, we can determine that an inference is a conclusion formed based on evidence and reasoning. It involves drawing a logical conclusion from the information available.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. "a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning."
4. To understand why evaluating evidence is important when making an inference in a literary text, we can consider the nature of inference itself. An inference is a conclusion that is not explicitly stated in the text but is drawn based on evidence and reasoning. Therefore, evaluating evidence becomes crucial to ensure that the inference is logical and well-supported.
The correct answer is B. "Solid evidence is needed to support a logical inference."
5. To determine the inference best supported by the details in the passage, we need to analyze the given details and draw a conclusion based on them. Without the specific passage details, it is not possible to provide an accurate answer.
Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined without the passage details.