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Defensible Interpretation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A defensible interpretation is an analysis or understanding of a literary work that is supported by evidence and logical reasoning. It is an interpretation that can be argued and defended using specific examples from the text.

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