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Textual Evidence

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

Textual evidence refers to specific details or quotations from a text that are used to support an argument or analysis. It is crucial in literary analysis as it provides concrete proof for the claims made.

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