Textual Evidence Flashcard

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support and strengthen arguments or claims

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Which of the following is an example of a direct quote? Hint: Pay attention to correct punctuation. Options: She said, 'I hate you.'. She said, 'I don't care.'. She said, 'I'm not interested.'. She said, 'I love you.'

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She said, 'I love you.'

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What is the purpose of finding direct quotes?

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To accurately represent and attribute information or statements made by someone else.

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Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail? Stating a counterargument, Providing statistics to support an argument., Including personal anecdotes, Presenting a hypothetical scenario

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Providing statistics to support an argument.

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What is the purpose of identifying supporting details?

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To provide evidence or examples that support the main idea or argument in a text.

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Which of the following is an example of analyzing the author's argument? Identifying rhetorical devices. Evaluating the author's writing style. Summarizing the author's main points. Identifying logical fallacies

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Identifying logical fallacies

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What is the purpose of analyzing the author's argument?

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To evaluate the validity and effectiveness of the argument.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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To provide support for claims and add credibility to work.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to cite textual evidence?
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Using personal opinions,
Using personal experiences,
Using paraphrases,
Using direct quotes

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Using personal opinions

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What should you do if you can't find direct quotes to support your claims?

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Use paraphrases, summaries, indirect evidence, or expert opinions to support your claims.