Text Evidence Practice (Set 1)

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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 conclusion or answer a question about the text.

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Why is text evidence important in reading comprehension?

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Text evidence is important because it helps readers support their interpretations and understandings of the text, making their arguments stronger.

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What does it mean to infer from a text?

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

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behaviors in a story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text, capturing the essential information.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.