AP English Literatur

The correct answer is: A.Assuming a text’s meaning is based solely on the author's intentions.

Explanation:

The Intentional Fallacy refers to the mistaken belief that a text’s meaning can be determined solely by the author's intentions. This fallacy suggests that understanding the author’s purpose or what they intended to convey should be the primary way to interpret a text. However, this approach overlooks the complexities of interpretation, such as how readers might engage with the text differently.

The other optio...