Quiz on 5.RI.11.2

What is textual evidence?

• A type of font used in a text

• Information or details from a text that support a claim or argument.

• The author's personal opinion about a topic

• A summary of the text's plot

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea of a text is the conclusion of the text.

• The main idea of a text is the background information of the text.

• The main idea of a text is the summary of the text.

• The main idea of a text is the central point or theme that the author is trying to convey.

What are inferences?

• Random thoughts that have no basis in reality

• Conclusions made without any reasoning

• Wild guesses made without any evidence

• Conclusions or deductions made based on evidence and reasoning

Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?

• A picture from a text

• A quote from a text

• A summary of a text

• A personal opinion about a text

How can you identify the main idea of a text?

• By focusing on the minor details and ignoring the overall message

• By understanding the central point or message that the author is trying to convey.

• By guessing randomly without reading the text

• By only reading the first and last sentences of each paragraph

What is the purpose of using textual evidence?

• To support or prove a claim or argument

• To confuse the reader

• To provide irrelevant information

• To contradict the claim or argument

Which of the following is an inference?

• A guess without any evidence

• The conclusion drawn from the evidence

• A statement of fact

• A question seeking information

Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

• To waste time while reading

• To better understand the text and draw conclusions

• To make the text more confusing

• To ignore the author's intended meaning

Which of the following is NOT a subtopic of 5.RI.11.2?

• Text structure

• Main idea

• Cannot be determined

• Vocabulary

What can you do to find textual evidence in a text?

• Look for indirect quotes or paraphrases that contradict the main ideas or arguments in the text.

• Ignore any quotes or paraphrases and focus solely on the author's opinions.

• Rely on personal opinions and assumptions rather than evidence from the text.

• Look for direct quotes, paraphrases, or summaries that support the main ideas or arguments in the text.