Text Evidence Flashcard

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details, quotes, or examples from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Why is it important to use text evidence?

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Using text evidence strengthens arguments by providing factual support, making claims more credible.

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What are direct quotes?

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Direct quotes are exact words taken from a text, enclosed in quotation marks, used to support an argument.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is rewording a passage from a text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What does summarizing mean?

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Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a text into a shorter form, capturing the essence without details.

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What is the purpose of analyzing a text?

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Analyzing a text helps to understand its meaning, evaluate its arguments, and assess the validity of the information.

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What are key words in a text?

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Key words are important terms or phrases that highlight the main ideas or themes of a text.

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What is the role of the author's credentials?

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The author's credentials provide insight into their expertise and reliability, influencing the credibility of the information.

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What is close reading?

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Close reading is a careful and purposeful reading of a text to uncover deeper meanings and analyze its structure.

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What are logical fallacies?

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Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument.