Question

question 9 of 20 :
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1. whats the unique relationship between textual evidence and the main idea?

a. gathering textual evidence helps the reader discover the main idea.
b. the main idea is specifically stated in textual evidence.
c. textual evidence shows why the main idea isnt true.
d. theres no relationship between textual evidence and the main idea.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Gathering textual evidence (like details, examples) helps readers identify the main idea (the central point of the text). This is correct as evidence supports uncovering the main idea.
• Option B: The main idea isn't always "specifically stated" in evidence; evidence supports or explains it, not just state it.
• Option C: Textual evidence supports the main idea, not show it's untrue.
• Option D: There is a relationship (evidence relates to main idea).

Answer:

A. Gathering textual evidence helps the reader discover the main idea.