Text Evidence

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Why is text evidence important?

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Text evidence is important because it helps to support claims, provides credibility to arguments, and allows readers to understand the text more deeply.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true, which can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What is an example of textual evidence?

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An example of textual evidence could be a quote or a specific detail from a story that supports a point being made.

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What is the difference between evidence and textual evidence?

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Evidence is a general term for any information that supports a claim, while textual evidence specifically refers to information from a written text.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To cite evidence means to refer to specific parts of a text to support a claim or argument.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning, rather than from direct statements.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for a main idea or claim.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can often be identified by looking for the most important point or argument that the author is trying to convey.