Textual Evidence Flashcard

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What is textual evidence?

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Specific details or quotes from a text that support or prove a claim or argument.

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Why is it important to find evidence in a text?

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To support and validate claims or arguments made in the text.

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What are some strategies for finding evidence in a text?

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Reading carefully, identifying key information, looking for supporting details, analyzing arguments, evaluating credibility, comparing and contrasting sources

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support and strengthen arguments or claims

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How can you effectively cite textual evidence in an essay?

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Include the author's name and page number in in-text or parenthetical citations.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect textual evidence?

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Direct textual evidence is specific and explicit, while indirect textual evidence is inferred or implied.

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Why is it important to use textual evidence to support arguments?

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Textual evidence provides credibility and support to arguments.

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What are some examples of using textual evidence to support arguments?

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Quoting directly from a text, paraphrasing information from a text, and citing specific examples or statistics from a text.

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How can you analyze and interpret textual evidence?

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Read, identify, analyze, and make connections.

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What are some common mistakes to avoid when using textual evidence?

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Some common mistakes to avoid when using textual evidence include: not properly citing the source, taking quotes out of context, using biased or unreliable sources, and not analyzing or interpreting the evidence.