Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Using quotations, summaries, and paraphrasing from a text to support a position.

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Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

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It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

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Which of the following is an example of correctly written textual evidence?

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Eric heard, "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).

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What does implicit mean in the context of textual evidence?

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It refers to information that is suggested or inferred rather than directly stated.

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What does explicit mean in the context of textual evidence?

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It refers to information that is clearly and directly stated in the text.

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What is the purpose of using quotations in textual evidence?

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To provide direct support for a claim or argument.

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How can paraphrasing be used as textual evidence?

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By restating the author's ideas in your own words to support your argument.

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What is a summary in the context of textual evidence?

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A brief statement that captures the main ideas of a text.

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Why is it important to cite sources when using textual evidence?

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To give credit to the original author and to allow readers to verify the information.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary textual evidence?

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Primary evidence comes directly from the source, while secondary evidence interprets or analyzes primary sources.