Citing Textual Evidence Flashcard

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Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The sun is a star that is at the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets.'

Back

The sun provides light and heat to the planets.

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What are the key details in the text that support the statement: 'The main character in the story was feeling sad and lonely'?

Back

The main character's description of feeling empty and isolated, as well as the mention of crying alone in their room.

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Quote a sentence from the text that supports the idea: 'The main character in the story was feeling sad and lonely.'

Back

The main character sat alone in the dark, feeling a deep sense of sadness and isolation.

Front

Provide a direct quote from the text that shows the character's feelings of sadness and loneliness.

Back

I felt a deep sense of sadness and loneliness as I walked through the empty streets.

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Explain why the following evidence is relevant to the main idea: 'The main character said, 'I don't have any friends and I feel so alone.'

Back

The evidence shows the main character's feelings of loneliness and lack of friends.

Front

Why is the quote 'I don't have any friends and I feel so alone' important in understanding the character's emotions?

Back

The quote reveals the character's feelings of loneliness and lack of social connections.

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Use a signal phrase to introduce the evidence: 'The author states, 'The sun is a star that is at the center of our solar system.'

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According to the author, 'The sun is a star that is at the center of our solar system.'

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Introduce the following evidence using a signal phrase: 'The character exclaimed, 'I can't believe this is happening to me!''

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The character exclaimed, 'I can't believe this is happening to me!'

Front

Identify the source of the evidence: 'The sun is a star that is at the center of our solar system.'

Back

Scientific knowledge about the solar system

Front

What is the original source of the quote: 'The character exclaimed, 'I can't believe this is happening to me!'?

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The specific text or literature where the quote is found.