Text Evidence

What can muddy boots and dusty overalls indicate about a person's occupation?

• They suggest the person works in an office job.

• They indicate the person is a construction worker.

• They imply the person is a teacher.

• They show the person is a scientist.

What are some common effects of powerful earthquakes?

• Destruction of houses, bridges, and railroad tracks

• Creation of new landforms

• Increase in wildlife population

• Improvement of infrastructure

Why is it important to use text evidence in writing?

• It makes the writing longer and more complex.

• It strengthens arguments and provides credibility to claims made in writing.

• It allows the writer to express personal opinions without support.

• It is a requirement for all types of writing.

How does one differentiate between fact and opinion in a text?

• Facts are personal beliefs that cannot be proven.

• Facts are verifiable statements, while opinions are personal beliefs or interpretations that cannot be proven.

• Opinions are statements that can be verified and proven true.

• Facts and opinions are the same and can be used interchangeably.

How does heat from lightning create thunder?

• The heat from lightning causes the surrounding air to expand rapidly, resulting in the loud sound known as thunder.

• Thunder is created by the vibration of the ground caused by lightning strikes.

• The sound of thunder is produced by the electrical discharge of lightning itself.

• Thunder is simply the echo of lightning in the atmosphere.

What is the purpose of a summary in relation to text evidence?

• A summary provides detailed analysis of the text evidence.

• A summary condenses the main points of a text, allowing readers to grasp the essential information quickly.

• A summary includes all the text evidence without any condensation.

• A summary is used to critique the text evidence.

What is the definition of text evidence?

• Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support a claim or argument.

• Text evidence is a summary of the main ideas in a text.

• Text evidence is any information that contradicts the main argument.

• Text evidence is a personal opinion about a text.

What strategies can be used to analyze a text for evidence?

• Annotating the text

• Ignoring the text

• Reading the text aloud

• Summarizing the text

What is the significance of character actions in a narrative?

• They are irrelevant to the plot.

• They reveal their motivations, emotions, and can drive the plot forward.

• They only serve to fill space in the story.

• They are solely for comedic effect.

How can you determine the tone of a passage?

• By analyzing the author's biography and background.

• By examining the word choice, sentence structure, and overall mood conveyed by the text.

• By summarizing the main ideas of the passage.

• By identifying the main characters and their actions.