What elements does an effective interpretation of a quotation in a literary analysis always contain? Select three options.an explanation of the meaning in the interpretationan explanation of the author's backgroundan explanation of the author's viewpointan explanation of the connection to literaturean explanation of the author's influences

An effective interpretation explains what the quotation means, identifies the author's viewpoint expressed in it, and connects that viewpoint or meaning to the literary work. The author's background and influences may provide useful context, but they are not always necessary to interpret a quotation.

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