Question

question 4 of 10
why might a works - cited list be a valuable resource to a person reading an essay?

a. it helps the reader create an objective summary of the essays key points.

b. it prevents the reader from confusing an explanatory essay with an argument.

c. it allows the reader to look at the evidence used to support the essays claims.

d. it points the reader toward writers who disagree with the essays thesis.

Explanation:

A works-cited list documents all sources an essay author used. These sources contain the evidence (data, quotes, studies) that supports the essay's claims, letting readers verify or explore that evidence directly. The other options are incorrect: a works-cited list does not help create summaries, distinguish essay types, or specifically point to opposing writers.

Answer:

C. It allows the reader to look at the evidence used to support the essay's claims.