AP English Literatur

The correct answer is: C.Assuming the text’s meaning can be derived solely from what the author intended.

Explanation:

The Intentional Fallacy occurs when critics or readers assume that the meaning of a text can be determined only by understanding the author's personal intentions or biography. This approach suggests that the author's intended meaning should be the definitive guide to interpreting the text, which can limit the possibilities of meaning and understanding of a work.

The other options are:

A.Ignoring the author's biography while analyzing the text: This is not an example of the Intentio...