Text Evidence Flashcard

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Reading between the lines is essential; authors may not provide all information. Use textual evidence and prior knowledge for better understanding.

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True

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Many dog breeds work to herd sheep, protecting them from wolves and preventing them from wandering. Sheepdogs are known for loyalty and gentleness. Inference:

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Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

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People who support their opinions with Textual Evidence are taken more seriously than those who say 'just because'.

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True

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Inference: something you believe is true based on available information.

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An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

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Inference requires text evidence and prior knowledge.

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True

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Importance of citing text evidence in literature analysis.

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True

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Rosario enjoyed her vacation in California, lying on a raft in the ocean. She saw something long and gray on an approaching wave and yelled for help. Many laughed at her when she reached the shore. What was the "thing" not?

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shark

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Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon experiment involved lighting a fire under a silk bag, causing it to rise.

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They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

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Paul's muddy boots and dusty overalls indicate his job.

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His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty.

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Evidence supporting the claim: High school students should wear uniforms.

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At one school that recently required uniforms, attendance rates increased and behavior incidents decreased.