Analyzing Quotes

Why is it important to analyze textual evidence for themes?

• Themes in literature are always obvious and don't require analysis

• Textual evidence has no relation to themes in a story

• Analyzing textual evidence for themes is a waste of time

• Analyzing textual evidence for themes is important because it helps in understanding the deeper messages and meanings within the text.

Which is an example of citing textual evidence to support a claim.

• Using personal opinions without textual support.

• Summarizing the text without providing specific quotes.

• Referencing a quote from a different text.

• Referencing a quote from the text that directly supports the claim.

Give an example of a text passage that highlights the main theme of a novel.

• Example text passage: 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.'

• Example text passage: 'The sun was shining and the flowers were blooming.'

• Example text passage: 'She walked down the street and saw a cat.'

• Example text passage: 'The sky was blue and the birds were chirping.'

Why is it crucial to provide textual evidence when making an argument about a piece of literature?

• It makes the analysis less credible by relying too heavily on the text

• It strengthens the argument by demonstrating a direct connection between the analysis and the text.

• It confuses the reader by introducing irrelevant information

• It limits the creativity of the argument

How does citing specific text passages strengthen the credibility of your analysis?

• Citing specific text passages provides evidence to support claims and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the source material.

• Citing specific text passages undermines the originality of the analysis.

• Citing specific text passages limits the scope of analysis to a narrow focus.

• Citing specific text passages confuses the reader with unnecessary details.

Select the subheading and detail which completes the Graphic Organizer.

• The Attack on Pearl Harbor- Japanese Americans repeatedly declared that they were loyal Americans, but their words fell on deaf ears.

• Temporary Prisons- Some families were crammed into tiny horse stables that their American captors referred to as “apartments” while other families were forced to share tiny barracks with strangers.

• Temporary Prisons-These so-called assembly centers felt more like prisons; they were surrounded by barbed wire fences, huge searchlights, and guard towers with armed soldiers keeping watch.

• Returning Home -Unfortunately, most Japanese Americans no longer had a home to return to.

  OR

  Most had to rebuild their lives again from nothing.

What is the purpose of finding supporting evidence in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide proof or justification for claims or arguments

• To waste time

• To make the text longer

What is the primary purpose of analyzing quotes in a literary text?

• To memorize the text

• To understand the deeper meaning and context

• To count the number of words

• To identify the author

Which of the following is a correct way to analyze a quote?

• Ignoring the context of the quote

• Focusing on the words and their implications

• Changing the words to fit your argument

• Using the quote without explanation

When analyzing a quote, why is it important to consider the speaker's perspective?

• It helps to understand the quote's context and meaning

• It makes the quote more confusing

• It is not important

• It changes the original meaning