Text Evidence

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Quoting directly from the text means:

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Repeating the exact words from the text without changes.

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Identify relevant text passages by looking for key words, phrases, and ideas related to the topic, paying attention to headings and topic sentences, and skimming or scanning the text.

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Look for key words, phrases, and ideas related to the topic, pay attention to headings and topic sentences, and skim or scan the text.

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Importance of analyzing textual evidence for themes

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Helps understand deeper messages and meanings in the text.

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Example of citing textual evidence to support a claim:

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Referencing a quote from the text that directly supports the claim.

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Use text evidence to draw conclusions about a character by analyzing their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions.

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Analyze the character's actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with other characters.

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Difference between summarizing and quoting:

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Summarizing condenses main points in one's own words; quoting uses exact words from the source.

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Example of a text passage highlighting a novel's main theme.

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'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.'

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Importance of textual evidence in literary analysis?

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Strengthens the argument by showing a direct connection to the text.

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Analyzing textual evidence enhances understanding by providing quotes, context, and insights into the author's intentions, themes, and characters.

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Direct quotes, context, and deeper insights into the author's intentions, themes, and characters.

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Citing specific text passages strengthens analysis credibility by providing evidence and showing understanding of the source.

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Citing specific text passages provides evidence to support claims and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the source material.