Angie is writing a literary analysis and has provided textual evidence in the form of quotations and paraphrased text from the play in her essay. what is the purpose of using textual evidence in an analysis essay?
1.)it serves as a brief summary of the play's plot.
2.)it displays the essay-writing skills of the writer.
3.)it adds credibility to a claim or argument.
4.)it makes the essay interesting to read.
5.)it is a way of giving credit to the playwright.

3.) It adds credibility to a claim or argument.

Explanation:

Evidence refers to anything presented -a document, objects, data, statistics, quotes, a witness testimony, etc.- whose purpose is to support or disprove a claim, argument, assertion or idea. So, the purpose of the textual evidence that Angie is using in the analysis essay is to add credibility to the content of her analysis.

- "in the declaration of independence, it is stated that all people have certain rights that can't be taken away. when the government fails to protect these rights, the people have no choice but to remove that government and replace it with a government that will do its job and protect the people's rights."

the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.