Understanding Textual Evidence Quiz

What does it mean to "cite" textual evidence?

• To examine the parts of something in detail

• To quote as evidence to support a response

• To make logical decisions about characters and events

• To interpret and explain the meaning of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the meaning of "explicit" textual evidence?

• Suggested but not directly stated

• To examine the parts of something in detail

• Precisely and clearly expressed, leaving no room for doubt

• To interpret and explain the meaning of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

What does it mean to "analyze" a text?

• To quote as evidence to support a response

• To examine the parts of something in detail

• To make logical decisions about characters and events

• To interpret and explain the meaning of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is one way to interpret implicit meanings in a text?

• By quoting as evidence to support a response

• By making inferences using clues from the text and your own experiences

• By examining the parts of something in detail

• By precisely and clearly expressing the meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

Why is it important to cite textual evidence when analyzing a text?

• So someone else can look back at a particular part of a text you read and understand your analysis

• To make logical decisions about characters and events

• To interpret and explain the meaning of a text

• To examine the parts of something in detail

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does the term "implicit" mean?

• Clearly stated

• Implied but not stated directly

• Confusing

• Explicitly mentioned

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

What does it mean to "interpret" something?

• To ignore the meaning

• To determine and explain the meaning of

• To make assumptions

• To rewrite the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

What does it mean to "make inferences"?

• To guess randomly

• To use your understanding of a text and your own experiences; to draw conclusions

• To copy information

• To ask questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

What is "textual evidence"?

• Opinions about the text

• Details from the text that a reader can use to support his or her ideas and opinions about the text

• Personal experiences

• Unrelated information

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the purpose of analyzing a text?

• To ignore the text

• To understand and interpret the deeper meaning

• To rewrite the text

• To guess the meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10