Citing Text Evidence Quiz

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Exploring different writing styles

• Understanding how to cite text evidence

• Analyzing character development

• Learning how to write essays

What does 'text evidence' refer to?

• Any spoken word

• Any piece of written work

• A form of music

• A type of visual art

Why is it important to use quotation marks when citing text evidence?

• To add emphasis to your writing

• To confuse the reader

• To indicate the text is not your own

• To make the text look fancy

What should you do if you use the author's exact words?

• Ignore them

• Paraphrase them

• Rewrite them in your own words

• Use quotation marks

Which of the following is a correct sentence starter for citing text evidence?

• In my opinion,

• I believe that

• It is said that

• According to the text,

What is the purpose of using sentence starters when citing text evidence?

• To avoid using quotation marks

• To make the text longer

• To provide a clear introduction to the evidence

• To confuse the reader

What was Mr. Tillian's motive for buying a parrot in 'Papa's Parrot'?

• He wanted to teach it tricks

• He was lonely

• He needed a guard animal

• He wanted to sell it

What does the text suggest about Mr. Tillian's feelings towards his son and friends?

• He enjoyed their company

• He was afraid of them

• He was indifferent to them

• He disliked their company

What should you do if you are unsure about the source of your information?

• Ignore the source

• Make up a source

• Guess the source

• Search for the answer in the text

What is the benefit of highlighting and underlining in your text?

• To confuse the reader

• To easily find important information

• To make the text look colorful

• To make the text longer