Concept · Foundations
Interpretive Argument
A reasoned case for one reading of a text over another, supported by evidence from the text, its context, its genre, and authorial intent.
Why it matters
Interpretations are not preferences — they are claims that require defense. Without interpretive argument, disagreements about meaning devolve into assertion.
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