Text Evidence Vocabulary

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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Break the text down, pick out the big ideas, and identify reasons and evidence.

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What is a summary?

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Put the main points from the author into your own words in order to give a broad overview of the passage.

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What is a quotation?

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Repeat the author's ideas word for word.

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What do you do when you paraphrase?

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Rewrite the author's idea in your own words making it shorter than the actual text.

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What is text evidence?

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It is the details and evidence that comes from the text that is used to support your analysis.

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What is the purpose of analyzing a text?

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To understand the deeper meaning, themes, and arguments presented by the author.

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How does summarizing differ from paraphrasing?

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Summarizing condenses the main ideas into a brief overview, while paraphrasing rewrites specific ideas in your own words.

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Why is it important to use text evidence in your writing?

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Text evidence supports your claims and arguments, making your analysis more credible.

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What are the key components of effective text analysis?

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Identifying main ideas, supporting details, themes, and the author's purpose.

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What is the difference between a direct quotation and an indirect quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact wording from the text, while an indirect quotation paraphrases the author's ideas.