Textual Evidence

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What is explicit evidence?

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Explicit evidence is evidence that is directly stated in the text.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to words, phrases, or sentences from a text that support an idea.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means drawing a conclusion based on evidence that is not clearly stated.

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How does an author sometimes state evidence?

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Sometimes the author explicitly states evidence, meaning it is clearly stated in the text.

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Why do we examine textual evidence?

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We examine textual evidence because not all textual evidence has the same weight.

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit evidence?

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Explicit evidence is directly stated in the text, while implicit evidence is suggested and not directly stated.

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Can textual evidence be a single word?

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Yes, textual evidence can be a single word, phrase, or sentence that supports an idea.

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What role does context play in understanding textual evidence?

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Context helps to clarify the meaning of textual evidence and how it supports an idea.

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What is an example of textual evidence?

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An example of textual evidence is a quote from a book that supports a character's motivation.

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How can you identify strong textual evidence?

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Strong textual evidence is relevant, specific, and directly supports the claim being made.