What is the purpose of citing textual evidence in a literary analysis essay?
a) to show the reader that the writer is knowledgable
b) to provide the central argument of the essay
c) to support the argument made in the thesis statement
d) to improve the flow of the essay
e) to provide readers with multiple viewpoints

Which of the following best describes the proper use of a "works cited" page? (a)-a works cited page is not needed if you paraphrase your research. (b)-a works cited page is not needed if you use signal phrases. (c)-a works cited page is optional when writing a researched text. (d)-a works cited page is required when writing a researched text.

Which statement is the most accurate summary of this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich?

Americans were concerned about being drawn into another war in europe. how well did president roosevelt address conflicting evidence and viewpoints? use textual evidence from the speech to support your ideas.