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 a claim or argument.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support claims and arguments with proof from the text.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and implications.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit evidence?

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Explicit evidence is directly stated in the text, while implicit evidence is suggested or inferred.

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What is a conclusion?

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A judgment or decision reached after considering evidence.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What does it mean to support an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up a claim.