What is textual evidence?

What is textual evidence?

• Paraphrasing the main idea of a text without citing the source

• Using specific words/phrases from an already published author that helps to support or prove a statement or to lend credibility to an idea

• Presenting one's own opinion as proof to support an argument

• Citing statistical data irrelevant to the argument

Which of the following is NOT a phrase synonymous with "Textual Evidence"?

• Textual support

• Textual proof

• Provide evidence

• Analyze the text

Why should you use textual evidence verbs?

• To make the text more complicated

• To connect ideas/explanations with the text that proves your point

• To increase the word count of your essay

• To impress the reader with fancy vocabulary

Which of the following is NOT a textual evidence verb?

• Demonstrates

• Describes

• Argues

• Maintains

What did the prince's monkeys in the court do that was so special?

• They could sing.

• They could dance.

• They could paint.

• They could play musical instruments.

Why were people amazed by the monkeys?

• Because the monkeys were very intelligent.

• Because the monkeys looked like humans.

• Because the monkeys wore rich clothes and masks.

• Both A and C are correct.

What trick did the mischievous courtier play on the monkeys?

• He scared them with a snake.

• He threw nuts on the stage.

• He played loud music.

• He released a cat among them.

What was the reaction of the audience when the monkeys started fighting for the nuts?

• They were angry.

• They were scared.

• They were amused and laughed.

• They were sad.

Why did people from all over come to see the monkeys in the prince's court?

• To see the monkeys fight for nuts.

• To witness the monkeys' unique performance and their intelligence.

• Because the monkeys were natural human beings.

• To watch a mischievous courtier play a trick on the monkeys.

What did the monkeys do when they saw the nuts thrown on the stage?

• They continued dancing.

• They started laughing at the courtier.

• They pulled off their masks and tore their robes fighting for the nuts.

• They performed even better to entertain the audience.