Text Evidence Vocabulary

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What is a quotation?

Back

Repeat the author's ideas word for word.

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What do you do when you paraphrase?

Back

Rewrite the author's idea in your own words making it shorter than the actual text.

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What is text evidence?

Back

It is the details and evidence that comes from the text that is used to support your analysis.

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What is a summary?

Back

Put the main points from the author into your own words in order to give a broad overview of the passage.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

Break the text down, pick out the big ideas, and identify reasons and evidence.

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What is the purpose of using text evidence?

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To support your analysis and arguments with details from the text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary gives a broad overview, while a paraphrase rewrites the author's ideas in your own words.

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Why is it important to give credit to the author?

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To acknowledge their ideas and avoid plagiarism.

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What does it mean to interpret a text?

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To explain the meaning and significance of the text.

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What is a main idea?

Back

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