Understanding Textual Evidence and Claims

What does textual evidence primarily deal with?

• Personal opinions and beliefs

• Facts in writing and strategies to determine factual information

• Debates and arguments without supporting data

• Emotional appeals and persuasive language

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Why do authors use textual evidence?

• To create a more engaging story.

• To present a position or thesis and support claims.

• To confuse the reader with complex information.

• To avoid having to do extensive research.

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What is the role of facts in a debate?

• They are used to confuse opponents.

• They are not necessary if the position is strong.

• They serve as supporting evidence to prove a point.

• They are only used in informal discussions.

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What is the main difference between evidence and a claim?

• Evidence is a statement that can be disputed, while a claim is a single fact.

• Evidence is a single fact or set of facts, while a claim is a statement that requires further evidence.

• Evidence is always verifiable, while a claim is never verifiable.

• Evidence is used in debates, while claims are used in personal opinions.

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When evaluating textual evidence, what does the acronym PDF stand for?

• Precise, Descriptive, Factual

• Persuasive, Detailed, Formal

• Primary, Direct, Foundational

• Published, Documented, Final

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Why are statistics considered the strongest available pieces of evidence?

• They are always easy to understand.

• They use analysis to reach strong, accurate conclusions.

• They are based on personal observations.

• They are only used in scientific research.

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What is testimony in the context of textual evidence?

• Personal stories that may or may not be factual.

• Comparisons between two different things.

• Providing a set of facts based on expertise.

• Opinions from non-experts.

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Which two forms of evidence are considered the most reliable for analyzing textual evidence?

• Anecdotal and Analogical evidence

• Statistics and Expert testimony

• Claims and Opinions

• Personal observations and Comparisons

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What is a key characteristic of anecdotal evidence?

• It is always verifiable and factual.

• It relies on personal observations that may not be factual.

• It compares two different things to show a parallel.

• It is the strongest form of evidence.

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Which form of evidence is considered the weakest?

• Statistics

• Expert testimony

• Anecdotal evidence

• Analogical evidence

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