Textual Evidence

What is textual evidence?

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

• Random words from a text

• General knowledge about a topic

• Personal opinions about a text

Why is it important to use textual evidence in writing?

• Using textual evidence is time-consuming and unnecessary.

• It provides support for arguments, adds credibility, and helps readers understand the context.

• It confuses readers and makes the writing less clear.

• Textual evidence is not relevant in writing.

How can you identify textual evidence in a passage?

• Look for illustrations in the passage

• Count the number of characters in the passage

• Look for direct quotes, paraphrased information, or specific details that support the main idea or argument.

• Ask a friend for their opinion

Give an example of textual evidence from a story you have read.

• In the story 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the line 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view' is a powerful example of empathy and understanding.

• In the story 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the line 'Old sport' is a profound example of friendship.

• In the story 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, the line 'It is a truth universally acknowledged' is a perfect example of modern romance.

• In the story 'Harry Potter' by J.K. Rowling, the line 'You're a wizard, Harry' is a great example of magical realism.

Explain the difference between direct and indirect textual evidence.

• Direct textual evidence is based on personal opinion, while indirect textual evidence is factual.

• Direct textual evidence is hidden in the text, while indirect textual evidence is obvious.

• Direct textual evidence is explicitly stated in the text, while indirect textual evidence requires inference.

• Direct textual evidence is subjective, while indirect textual evidence is objective.

How does textual evidence support your arguments in an essay?

• Textual evidence helps to strengthen the validity and credibility of the arguments presented in the essay.

• Textual evidence can confuse the reader

• Textual evidence weakens the arguments in an essay

• Textual evidence is unnecessary in an essay

What are some common types of textual evidence used in literature?

• Direct quotations, paraphrasing, summarizing

• Quoting from secondary sources

• Indirect quotations

• Copying and pasting

Discuss the significance of citing textual evidence in academic writing.

• Citing textual evidence is only important in creative writing

• Citing textual evidence in academic writing is essential for credibility, supporting claims, enabling verification, showing respect for original authors, and preventing plagiarism.

• Citing textual evidence can lead to confusion in academic writing

• Citing textual evidence is unnecessary in academic writing

How can you analyze textual evidence to draw conclusions?

• Ignore the context completely

• Identify key information, consider context, evaluate credibility, look for patterns, make logical inferences

• Draw conclusions based on personal bias

• Count the number of words

Provide a step-by-step guide on incorporating textual evidence in your writing.

• Use only one piece of textual evidence per paragraph to avoid overwhelming the reader.

• Skip the explanation and analysis steps to save time and space in your writing.

• Incorporate textual evidence by summarizing the text instead of quoting directly.

• Incorporate textual evidence by introducing, quoting, explaining, analyzing, and concluding.