Direct Evidence in the Text

What does it mean to quote directly from the text?

• Paraphrasing the text in your own words

• Ignoring the text completely

• Summarizing the main idea of the text

• Repeating the exact words from the text without changes.

Why is it important to use quotation marks when quoting directly from the text?

• Quotation marks are unnecessary and add extra characters to the text

• It is important to use quotation marks when quoting directly from the text to indicate the exact words of the original source.

• Quotation marks are only used for emphasis and do not serve any real purpose

• Using quotation marks can confuse the reader and make the text harder to understand

Provide an example of a direct quote from a text.

• I have a wish

• I have a nightmare

• I had a dream

• 'I have a dream'

How can direct quotes enhance the credibility of your writing?

• Using direct quotes shows a lack of original thought and weakens the writing.

• Direct quotes provide evidence from reputable sources, experts, or primary texts, adding authority and validity to the writing.

• Direct quotes make the writing less believable by relying on external sources.

• Direct quotes are unnecessary and clutter the writing with irrelevant information.

Explain the difference between paraphrasing and quoting directly from the text.

• Paraphrasing involves using the exact words from the text, while quoting directly involves restating the original text in your own words.

• Paraphrasing involves restating the original text in your own words, while quoting directly involves using the exact words from the text enclosed in quotation marks.

When should you use direct quotes in your writing?

• When you want to summarize a long passage

• When you want to emphasize the exact words spoken by someone or when the wording is crucial for the context of your writing.

• When you want to show off your vocabulary

• When you want to add your own interpretation

What punctuation marks are used to indicate a direct quote?

• Parentheses

• Exclamation marks

• Quotation marks

• Asterisks

How can direct quotes help support your arguments in an essay?

• Direct quotes can confuse the reader and weaken the argument.

• Direct quotes can support arguments in an essay by providing evidence and credibility.

• Direct quotes are not relevant in supporting arguments in an essay.

• Direct quotes can be omitted as they add unnecessary length to the essay.