Citing Textual Evidence

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What is the definition of 'Text'?

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any written or printed work

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What are implicit details?

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details that are not obvious and require inference to understand

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What are explicit details?

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details that are clearly explained, such as the name of a character or the setting of a story

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What does it mean to cite?

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to show where you found your answer in a text

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What does it mean to skim through a text?

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to read quickly through a text to find specific information

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What is an inference?

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a guess based on the details in the text

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What is evidence in a text?

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information or details that support a claim or answer

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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to support your answers with proof from the text

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What is the difference between implicit and explicit details?

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Implicit details are not directly stated, while explicit details are clearly stated.

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Why is it important to understand the text?

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to accurately answer questions and make inferences based on the information provided