Citing Textual Evidence

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning.

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What does explicit mean?

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Evidence that is directly stated in the text.

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What is textual evidence?

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Information from a text that supports an argument or claim.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support claims or arguments with proof from the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a conclusion?

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A decision or judgment reached after considering the evidence.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is the significance of context in understanding a text?

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Context provides background information that helps clarify the meaning of the text.