Citing Textual Evidence Effectively

The video tutorial explains how to cite textual evidence using William Blake's poem 'The Lamb' as an example. It covers the basics of identifying key phrases, using quotation marks, and including line numbers in parenthetical references. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of proper punctuation and provides a step-by-step guide to ensure accurate citation.

What is the first step in citing textual evidence?

• Create a bibliography

• Analyze the author's background

• Identify the textual evidence

• Write a summary of the text

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In the context of the video, what is the main question being analyzed?

• How does William Blake describe nature?

• How does William Blake use symbolism in his poems?

• How does William Blake connect emotion with description in 'The Lamb'?

• What is the theme of William Blake's 'The Lamb'?

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What words from the poem 'The Lamb' are used to create an association of comfort and delight?

• Warm and cozy

• Soft clothing and delight

• Gentle and kind

• Bright and shining

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When citing a poem, what should be included in the parenthetical reference?

• The line numbers

• The title of the poem

• The publication date

• The author's name

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What punctuation is used to indicate the end of a sentence when citing textual evidence?

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Period

• Comma

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