Cite Text

Which of the following statements is true about textual evidence?

• It is always a direct quote from the text

• It can be a paraphrase or a direct quote

• It is never a paraphrase

• It is always an opinion

How does citing textual evidence help in writing?

• It strengthens the argument by providing proof

• It makes the writing more confusing

• It reduces the need for analysis

• It makes the text longer

What is a common mistake when citing textual evidence?

• Using evidence that doesn't support the claim

• Quoting directly from the text

• Paraphrasing the text

• Using multiple sources

Which word from the essential vocabulary is used when the author directly mentions someone else's words?

• Quoted

• Suggests

• Identify

• Conclusion

What is textual evidence?

• Your claim.

• Proof from the text to support your answer.

• What the author thinks about a topic.

• An explanation in your own words about your claim.

To show where you found your answer is to?

• Topic

• Text

• Cite

• Support

When reading literature, it is important to cite text evidence to support your analysis of the most important details and events of a story. In addition to citing text evidence to answer comprehension questions, you can also use text evidence to make inferences.

• True

• False

What do you use from the passage to prove your answer

• text evidence

• plagarism

• credible source

• central idea

when citing a source you should use

• an exclamation point

• a semi colon or colon

• quotations

• a period at the end of the sentence

What is the purpose of citing text in an essay?

• To provide evidence for claims

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the text