Questions: Which three elements are typically included in an evaluative annotation?

The answer is the first one: rhetorical information, a summary of the source's content, the writer's evaluation of the source.

Explanation for each option:

1. Rhetorical information, a summary of the source's content, the writer's evaluation of the source: This option correctly identifies the three typical elements of an evaluative annotation. Rhetorical information provides context about the source's purpose and audience, the summary gives an overview of the content, and the writer's evaluation offers a critical assessment of the source's relevance, accuracy, and quality.

2. A summary of the source's content, the bibliographic citation, and a brief biography of the author: While a summary and bibliographic citation are common in annotations, a brief biography of the author is not typically included in an evaluative annotation. Instead, the focus is on evaluating the source itself rather than the author's background.

3. The writer's evaluation of the source, rhetorical information, and a direct quotation: This option includes the writer's evaluation and rhetorical information, which are correct, but a direct quotation is not a standard element of an evaluative annotation. Annotations usually summarize rather than quote directly.

4. Rhetorical information, the bibliographic citations, and excerpts from the article: This option includes rhetorical information and bibliographic citations, but excerpts from the article are not typically part of an evaluative annotation. The focus is on summarizing and evaluating the source rather than providing excerpts.