Citing Textual Evidence Overview

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What is textual evidence?

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Words from a source that support a claim or argument.

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What does explicit evidence mean?

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Evidence that is directly stated and can be pointed to in the text.

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What does implicit evidence mean?

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Evidence that requires inference and background knowledge to understand.

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What is a genre?

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A category of literature or art, such as novels, articles, or videos.

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Which of the following is NOT a genre: Novel, Video, Pencil, Article?

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Pencil is not a genre.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support claims and arguments with credible sources.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What type of evidence would best support a claim?

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Evidence that is relevant, credible, and directly related to the claim.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you identify textual evidence in a text?

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Look for quotes, statistics, or specific examples that support the main idea.