Evidence and commentary balance: The appropriate ratio of quoted or paraphrased evidence to analytical explanation in an AP Lit essay.
How to apply it: Ensure each piece of evidence is followed by commentary that explains how it supports the thesis—never let evidence speak for itself.
Course: AP English Literature · Unit: Longer Fiction or Drama III
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