Text Evidence Flashcard

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What detail shows how Elizabeth Johnson Jr.’s life was spared during the Salem witch trials?

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Only a last-minute stay from the governor kept her from hanging.

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What is the term for describing something from the text without copying it directly?

Back

Paraphrasing

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What must the Personal Manifesto Rough Draft include?

Back

Two pieces of properly cited evidence.

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What is the central idea or main point of a text called?

Back

Thesis statement

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What is required for directly citing evidence?

Back

A quotation.

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

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To restate information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a text.

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What does it mean to quote a text?

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To repeat the exact words from the text, usually with quotation marks.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing rewords specific details.

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Why is evidence important in writing?

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It supports claims and arguments, making them more credible.