Text Dependent Analysis Quiz Review

What role does evidence play in a TDA?

• It supports your claims and analysis, demonstrating your understanding of the text.

• It serves as a decorative element to enhance the presentation.

• It is used to confuse the reader and obscure the main argument.

• It is irrelevant and does not contribute to the overall analysis.

What should your introduction and conclusion relate to?

• The audience's expectations.

• The topic of your writing.

• The length of your essay.

• The style of your writing.

How can color coding help in writing a TDA?

• It can help organize your thoughts and differentiate between ideas and evidence.

• It can make the text more colorful and visually appealing.

• It can reduce the amount of text needed in the TDA.

• It can help in memorizing the TDA without understanding the content.

Why is it important to read the directions carefully before starting a TDA?

• To ensure you understand what is being asked and how to respond appropriately.

• To finish the task as quickly as possible.

• To avoid any unnecessary details in the instructions.

• To impress the evaluator with your speed.

What is the purpose of the introduction in a TDA?

• To introduce the topic and provide a roadmap for your analysis.

• To summarize the main points of the analysis.

• To present the conclusion of the analysis.

• To provide background information on the topic.

What should you NOT start your response with?

• Yes/No

• Absolutely

• Maybe

• Of course

How can you effectively organize your TDA?

• By using a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

• By writing in a casual tone and using bullet points.

• By including as many details as possible without a clear structure.

• By focusing only on the conclusion and skipping the introduction.

What is a Text Dependent Analysis (TDA)?

• A type of writing that requires you to use evidence from a text to support your analysis.

• A summary of a text without any personal opinion.

• An analysis that focuses solely on the author's background.

• A creative writing piece that does not reference any text.

What is the significance of the conclusion in a TDA?

• To introduce new ideas and concepts.

• To summarize your main points and reinforce your analysis.

• To provide a detailed explanation of the methodology used.

• To present unrelated information that distracts from the main topic.

Before developing your writing, what should you consider?

• What the question is asking and how it relates to the topic.

• The length of your writing and the number of pages required.

• The audience's preferences and their previous knowledge.

• The time of day you plan to write and your mood.