Citing Textual Evidence Flashcard

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support an interpretation or argument.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence is important because it strengthens arguments, provides credibility, and helps readers understand the basis of claims.

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What is a signal phrase?

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A signal phrase is a phrase that introduces a quote or evidence, indicating who is speaking or the source of the information.

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Give an example of a signal phrase.

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An example of a signal phrase is: 'According to the author,' or 'The character states,'.

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What does it mean to analyze a quote?

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To analyze a quote means to examine its meaning, significance, and how it relates to the overall text or character.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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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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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for key details, repeated themes, and summarizing the overall message.

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What is a character's emotion?

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A character's emotion refers to the feelings that a character experiences, such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.

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Why is understanding a character's emotions important?

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Understanding a character's emotions is important because it helps readers connect with the character and understand their actions and motivations.

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What does it mean to support a statement with evidence?

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Supporting a statement with evidence means providing specific examples or quotes from the text that back up the claim.