Citing Textual Evidence

What is the primary purpose of citing textual evidence in an argument?

• To provide personal opinions
• To summarize the text
• To confuse the reader
• To show proof that something is true

What is the main goal of citing textual evidence in your writing?

• To avoid using your own words
• To confuse the reader
• To show what is happening
• To make your writing longer

What should you do if you find a quote that does not support your argument?

• Ignore it
• Change the quote to fit your argument
• Use it anyway
• Find a different quote that supports your argument

What does it mean to cite a quote?

• To give credit to the author
• To memorize it
• To ignore it
• To change the wording

Which piece of evidence is most effective in supporting a claim?

• An unrelated fact
• A detailed description of an event
• A vague statement
• A personal opinion

When citing evidence, what should you include after the quote?

• A summary of the entire text
• The author's name only
• Your personal opinion
• The page number and the quote

Which of the following best describes what you should do after citing a quote?

• Use it as a decoration
• Change the quote to fit your argument
• Explain how it supports your point
• Ignore the quote

Why is it important to find a sentence that shows the big idea when citing evidence?

• To make the text longer
• To confuse the reader
• To avoid using quotes
• To clearly support your argument

How can you practice finding textual evidence effectively?

• By reading boring texts
• By finding books and articles you enjoy
• By avoiding reading altogether
• By only reading summaries

What is the recommended length for your final answer when citing evidence?

• One sentence
• Three to four sentences
• As long as possible
• A full page