Analyzing Textual Evidence Quiz

Which of the following best defines "textual evidence"?

• A summary of the text in your own words

• Direct quotes or specific details from the text that support an idea

• The author's opinion about the topic

• A list of vocabulary words from the text

What does it mean to make an inference from a text?

• To copy the text word for word

• To guess what the author is thinking without any evidence

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning from the text

• To rewrite the text in a different language

Which of the following is an example of citing textual evidence?

• "The main character is brave."

• "According to the text, 'She stepped forward, despite her fear.'"

• "I think the story is interesting."

• "The author uses many adjectives."

When analyzing a text, what should you do first?

• Write your opinion about the topic

• Identify key details and main ideas in the text

• Memorize the author's name

• Count the number of paragraphs

Which statement is an explicit detail from a text?

• "The sun was shining brightly in the sky."

• "It might rain later."

• "The character probably felt sad."

• "The story is set in the future."

Which of the following best describes an inference?

• A direct quote from the text

• A conclusion drawn from evidence in the text

• The title of the text

• The author's biography

Read the following sentence: "Maria shivered as she stepped outside into the cold night." What can you infer about the weather?

• It is warm outside.

• It is cold outside.

• It is raining.

• It is windy.

After reading a passage, which step helps you support your analysis with evidence?

• Ignoring the details in the text

• Looking for quotes or details that relate to your analysis

• Writing a summary without examples

• Guessing what the author meant

You read, "The dog wagged its tail and jumped up when its owner came home." What inference can you make?

• The dog is angry.

• The dog is happy to see its owner.

• The dog is tired.

• The dog is hungry.

Which of the following is the best way to support an inference with textual evidence?

• Use your own opinion

• Refer to a specific quote or detail from the text

• Summarize the text in your own words

• Ask a friend for their thoughts