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Question 8 • Literature and Composition III

Which phrase best describes the commentary in an informational text?

Answer
A
a summary of the key concepts presented in the text
B
a statement of the informational text’s central idea
C
factual information and data that support ideas
D
an explanation of how evidence supports central ideas

Explanation

Commentary explains how the evidence in a text supports its central ideas. It connects facts or examples to the author’s point rather than simply restating the main idea or listing supporting data. Therefore, the best answer is “an explanation of how evidence supports central ideas.”

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