AP English Literature and Composition Flashcards: Select Relevant Sufficient Evidence Fiction Drama

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QUESTION

What is the definition of relevant evidence in a literary analysis paragraph?

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Evidence that directly supports the specific claim being argued. Must connect directly to your thesis, not just relate to the topic.

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Read the excerpt from an original drama, then answer the question. [Stage: A small newsroom. Desks cluttered with notes. A deadline clock ticks loudly.] ADA: You can't run it. MILES: It's verified. ADA: By who? MILES: By the source. ADA: That's not verification. That's echo. MILES: We don't have time for your purity rituals. ADA: You mean standards. MILES: I mean you're afraid. ADA: I'm careful. MILES: Careful is what people call fear when they want it to sound noble. ADA: (holds up a folder) This man will lose his job if we print this. MILES: And if we don't, the mayor keeps lying. ADA: There's a third option. MILES: There's always a third option when you're not the one who has to decide. ADA: I'm deciding right now. MILES: No. You're postponing. ADA: (quiet) Last time we rushed, we were wrong. MILES: Last time you were wrong. ADA: We were a paper. [They stare at the headline draft on the screen, unprinted.] Question: Which choice best supports the interpretation that Ada's hesitation is shaped by past mistakes and a fear of repeating them?
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