Textual Evidence

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What does textual evidence help explain?

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Inferences.

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If you make an inference, is the evidence clearly stated?

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No, it is not clearly stated.

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What is explicit evidence?

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Evidence that is directly stated in the text.

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When does the author state evidence explicitly?

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When it is clearly stated in the text.

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What are words, phrases, or sentences from a text that support an idea?

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Textual evidence.

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What is the purpose of textual evidence in a text?

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To support claims and inferences.

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Can textual evidence be implied rather than directly stated?

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Yes, it can be implied.

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit evidence?

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Explicit evidence is directly stated; implicit evidence is suggested.

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Why is it important to use textual evidence in writing?

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It strengthens arguments and provides support for claims.

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What type of evidence is often used in literary analysis?

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Textual evidence.