Citing Text Evidence

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What is citing text evidence?

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Citing text evidence means using specific examples or quotes from a text to support your answers or arguments.

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Why is it important to cite text evidence?

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Citing text evidence is important because it strengthens your argument, shows that you understand the text, and provides proof for your claims.

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What does explicit evidence mean?

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Explicit evidence refers to information that is clearly stated in the text, leaving no room for interpretation.

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What is implicit evidence?

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Implicit evidence is information that is suggested or inferred from the text, rather than directly stated.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can often be identified by looking for the topic sentence or summarizing the key points of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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How do you determine the author's purpose?

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You can determine the author's purpose by analyzing the text's tone, style, and the reasons behind the writing.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's intent.