Question

Kelly is writing a literary analysis on Maya Angelou's poetry. Which of the following would be primary sources of evidence for her paper?
A an article about African American poets
B an excerpt from a poem by Maya Angelou
C an interview with a literary expert about Maya Angelou's poetry
D a website about symbolism in poetry
E a quote from Maya Angelou’s autobiography

it can be more than one

Answer 1

Answer:

B). An excerpt from a poem by Maya Angelou.

E). A quote from Maya Angelou’s autobiography.

Explanation:

Primary sources are described as the original or firsthand documents contrary to the secondary resources which are derived from the interpretation of the primary sources. Thus, the primary sources of evidence that Kelly should use in writing a literary analysis on Maya Angelou's poetry would be 'an excerpt from a poem by Maya Angelou' and 'a quote from Maya Angelou’s autobiography' as they exemplify original sources created first handly. Such sources offer support to the claims as they are considered as the most authentic and reliable sources. Thus, options B and E are the correct answers.

Answer 2

A primary source is a piece that comes directly from someone who was there or who participated in an event.

The answers are:

B. an excerpt from a poem by Maya Angelou
E:  quote from Maya Angelou’s autobiography