Citing Evidence in Literary Analysis

What must be built on the back of evidence when making arguments about a text?

• Inferences and conclusions

• Feelings and opinions

• Assumptions and guesses

• Personal experiences

What is the responsibility of a student when tying conclusions or inferences to evidence in a text?

• To find explicit or implicit evidence in the text

• To rely solely on personal opinions

• To ignore evidence that contradicts their argument

• To make unsupported claims

In the example given, what is the argument about the captain's behavior?

• The captain is unkind to the main character throughout the book

• The captain treats everyone with respect and courtesy

• The captain's behavior towards the main character changes

• The captain is a birdman

How can a student find details to support their argument in a text?

• By seeking out parts of the book where relevant characters interact

• By making assumptions and guesses

• By ignoring specific details and focusing on general ideas

• By relying on personal experiences

What should a student do if they can't find evidence for their assertion?

• Search in a different part of the book

• Ignore the lack of evidence and proceed with the argument

• Accept that their argument is weak and start over

• Make unsupported claims

What is an example of explicit evidence in the given text?

• Captain Bigsby tends to Eniola's broken leg

• Captain Bigsby huffs angrily at Eniola

• Captain Bigsby says, 'Does it look like I care?'

• Captain Bigsby apologizes to Eniola

What is an example of implicit evidence in the given text?

• Captain Bigsby tends to Eniola's broken leg

• Captain Bigsby demands Eniola to clean the portholes

• Captain Bigsby says, 'Does it look like I care?'

• Captain Bigsby apologizes to Eniola

How should a student connect the details they find to their analysis or argument?

• By repeating the details multiple times

• By ignoring the central idea of the text

• By connecting the details to the central idea

• By disregarding similar details in the text

What is a possible theme in the fictional book 'To the Burbling Deep'?

• Character change is possible

• Punching a giant octopus monster is heroic

• Captain Bigsby is the main character

• Eniola is the only important character

What should a student do if the evidence doesn't match their idea?

• Change the evidence to fit their idea

• Change the idea to fit the evidence

• Ignore the evidence and proceed with the original idea

• Make unsupported claims