Why is it important to include plenty of textual evidence in a comparative literature essay? Textual evidence suggests other literature that is similar to the literary works discussed in a comparative essay.

Textual evidence represents the writer's opinions about a two texts in a way that supports the claim at the heart of the essay.

Textual evidence provides a reference point for readers to locate more information about the literature discussed in a comparative essay.

Textual evidence provides the best proof in support of any claim about literature-If the excerpt is also described in a way that supports the claim.

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.