Understanding Types of Evidence

What is textual evidence?

• Facts in writing and strategies to determine if information is factual.

• Personal stories that may or may not be true.

• Comparisons between two different things.

• Opinions from people who are not experts.

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What is the main purpose of textual evidence?

• To entertain the reader with interesting stories.

• To confuse the audience with complex ideas.

• To support a position or argument with facts.

• To present personal opinions without proof.

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What is the difference between a fact and a claim?

• A fact is a statement that can be disputed, while a claim is a single piece of information.

• A fact is a single piece of information, while a claim is a statement that can be disputed.

• Both facts and claims are always verifiable and true.

• Neither facts nor claims require any evidence to be proven.

What three qualities should information have to be considered strong textual evidence?

• Personal, Dramatic, Fictional

• Powerful, Direct, Flexible

• Persuasive, Detailed, Fictional

• Precise, Descriptive, Factual

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Which type of evidence is considered the strongest because it uses analysis to reach accurate conclusions?

• Statistics

• Anecdotal evidence

• Analogical evidence

• Personal opinions

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What is testimony in the context of textual evidence?

• A personal story told by someone who witnessed an event.

• A set of facts provided by someone with specialized knowledge or expertise.

• A comparison between two unrelated things to make a point.

• Information found in a legal document or court case.

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Which of the following is an example of expert testimony?

• A friend telling you about their bad day at work.

• A movie critic reviewing a new film.

• A doctor explaining treatment options for a patient.

• A politician making promises during a campaign.

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What is anecdotal evidence?

• Personal observations that may or may not be factual.

• Data collected from scientific experiments.

• Statements made under oath in a courtroom.

• Comparisons used to explain complex ideas.

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Why is anecdotal evidence considered less reliable than statistics or expert testimony?

• It is always embellished and never contains any truth.

• It is based on personal observations and may not be verifiable or sufficient to persuade on its own.

• It requires extensive research and analysis to be considered valid.

• It is only used in fictional writing and has no place in factual arguments.

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Which type of evidence is considered the weakest form of evidence?

• Statistics

• Expert testimony

• Anecdotal evidence

• Analogical evidence

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