Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) Flashcard

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a TDA essay?

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To present the main idea or argument that the rest of the essay will support and develop.

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Which of the following is NOT a TDA?

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A retelling of the story, a personal narrative, and a summary are all NOT TDAs.

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Who must you name in your introductory paragraph?

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The author(s).

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What should each body paragraph focus on?

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One main subtopic.

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What should you avoid when writing a TDA?

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Being overly wordy.

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What is a TDA?

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A Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) requires students to analyze a text and support their analysis with evidence from the text.

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What is the structure of a TDA essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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What is the role of evidence in a TDA?

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To support the claims made in the thesis statement and body paragraphs.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why is it important to analyze the author's purpose?

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Understanding the author's purpose helps in interpreting the text and forming a more informed analysis.