Question

Which piece of text evidence BEST supports the inference?

Background Knowledge: We feel more connected to characters who have things in common with us.

Text Evidence: ?

Inference: Jacqueline hoped to see experiences like her own in the books she read
a. she had to search for interesting books at the library
b. she was grateful for female authors who wrote about black girlhood
c. she was excited to find a picture book about an african american boy
d. she had once lived with her grandparents in South Carolina

Answer 1

The text evidence that Jacqueline was grateful for female authors who wrote about black girlhood best supports the inference of her desire for personal representation in her reading materials.

Step-by-step explanation:

When trying to select the text evidence that best supports the inference that Jacqueline hoped to see experiences like her own in the books she read, we need to consider options that directly relate to her personal connection with the characters.

The most relevant piece of text evidence would be one that reflects her desire for personal identification in her reading materials. In this context, option (b) "she was grateful for female authors who wrote about black girlhood" specifically indicates a personal connection, suggesting that Jacqueline feels represented by these texts, which supports the inference.

The text evidence that BEST supports the inference that Jacqueline hoped to see experiences like her own in the books she read is:

b. she was grateful for female authors who wrote about black girlhood.

This evidence demonstrates Jacqueline's appreciation for authors who write about experiences that she can relate to, specifically about black girlhood. This supports the inference that Jacqueline hoped to find books that mirrored her own experiences.