Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Proof from the text to support your answer.

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Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

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It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

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What are headings in a text?

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Titles that are often bold and in a larger and different font than the body text.

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What is an inference?

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An educated guess.

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What type of evidence best supports a claim?

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Evidence that is relevant, specific, and directly related to the claim being made.

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How can textual evidence strengthen an argument?

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By providing concrete examples from the text that validate the argument.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What role do quotes play in textual evidence?

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Quotes provide direct evidence from the text that can support a claim or argument.

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How can context affect the interpretation of textual evidence?

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Context can provide background information that influences how evidence is understood and applied.

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What is the purpose of summarizing textual evidence?

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To condense information and highlight the main points that support a claim.