Inferences and Text Evidence

How can you identify text evidence?

• By looking for personal opinions and feelings in the text.

• By looking for quotes, facts, or details in the text that relate directly to the claim.

• By summarizing the text in your own words.

• By ignoring the context of the text and focusing on the main idea.

What does it mean to support a claim?

• To provide reasons, evidence, or examples that back up the statement being made.

• To ignore opposing viewpoints and focus on personal beliefs.

• To present a claim without any justification or evidence.

• To accept a claim as true without questioning it.

Why is it important to use text evidence in writing?

• It makes the writing longer and more complex.

• It strengthens arguments and claims by providing support and credibility.

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

• It is a requirement for all types of writing.

What is 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 the author's opinion about a topic.

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

What is an inference?

• A conclusion based solely on personal opinion.

• A judgment formed without any evidence.

• A conclusion or judgment formed based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

• A statement that is explicitly mentioned in the text.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

• An opinion is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

• A fact and an opinion are the same thing.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is a character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the author's writing style and tone.

How can emotions in a text influence inferences?

• Emotions expressed in a text can guide readers to make inferences about characters' feelings and motivations.

• Emotions have no impact on the understanding of a text.

• Emotions only affect the author's writing style, not the reader's interpretation.

• Emotions can confuse readers and lead to misinterpretations.

What role does context play in making inferences?

• Context provides background information and circumstances that help readers understand the meaning behind the text.

• Context is irrelevant to understanding the text.

• Context only confuses the reader and makes inferences harder.

• Context is only important for literary analysis.

What is a counterclaim?

• A statement that supports the original claim.

• An argument that opposes or disagrees with the original claim.

• A summary of the original claim.

• A question posed to challenge the original claim.