Text Evidence Vocabulary

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is when you repeat the author's ideas word for word.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to break it down, pick out the big ideas, and identify reasons and evidence.

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What do you do when you paraphrase?

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When you paraphrase, you rewrite the author's idea in your own words making it shorter than the actual text.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence is the details and evidence that comes from the text that is used to support your analysis.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is when you put the main points from the author into your own words in order to give a broad overview of the passage.

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What is the purpose of using text evidence in writing?

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The purpose of using text evidence is to support your claims and arguments with concrete examples from the text.

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How does paraphrasing differ from summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewriting a specific idea in your own words, while summarizing involves condensing the main points of a text.

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Why is it important to analyze a text?

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Analyzing a text helps you understand its deeper meanings, themes, and the author's intent.

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What is the role of context in understanding text evidence?

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Context helps clarify the meaning of text evidence by providing background information about the text's setting, purpose, and audience.

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What is an example of a strong text evidence?

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A strong text evidence is a specific quote or detail from the text that directly supports your argument or analysis.