Textual Evidence

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What is the definition of support in writing?

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Back up an answer with details. Prove. Provide evidence.

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What does it mean to 'read between the lines'?

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Infer, analyze, think beyond the text to find hidden meaning.

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What is textual evidence?

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Information from a source that you use to support your own ideas.

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What does 'paraphrase' mean?

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Summarizing what someone else said by putting it into your own words.

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What does explicit mean?

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Stated clearly.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of textual evidence in an argument?

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To support claims and make arguments more convincing.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase rewords specific information.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a quote?

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A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.