Exploring Inferencing and Text Evidence in Literature

What is the primary purpose of using text evidence according to the introduction?

• To make the text more interesting

• To provide proof for answers using the text

• To guess the meanings of unknown words

• To rewrite the text in one's own words

Why is it important to use text evidence when answering questions?

• To change the meaning of the text

• To support answers with proof from the text

• To guess the author's intentions

• To make the text longer

What does the formula 'text clues + background knowledge = inference' signify?

• A technique to derive meanings not explicitly stated in the text

• A strategy to make educated guesses

• A way to directly quote from the text

• A method to paraphrase text

What role do thinking stems play in making inferences?

• They provide synonyms for difficult words

• They help activate prior knowledge and connections

• They summarize the text

• They introduce new concepts

Which of the following is NOT true about paraphrasing?

• It uses the exact words from the text

• It should still credit the original author

• It rephrases the text in your own words

• It does not require quotation marks

What is a key difference between paraphrasing and direct quoting?

• Paraphrasing always uses quotation marks

• Direct quoting uses the exact words from the text

• Direct quoting rephrases the text

• Paraphrasing involves making up details not in the text

In the context of 'Because of Winn-Dixie', what can be inferred about Opal's mood in the library?

• She is upset

• She is indifferent

• She is in a good mood

• She is excited

Based on the lesson, what can be inferred about Winn-Dixie's behavior in the library?

• He is curious

• He is aggressive

• He is sleepy

• He is uninterested

How does Opal convince her father to let her keep the dog?

• By promising to take care of the dog herself

• By paying for the dog's expenses

• By arguing that the dog is in need

• By showing that the dog is trained

How does Miss Franny describe herself as a young girl?

• As a miss know-it-all

• As adventurous and brave

• As knowledgeable and curious

• As shy and reserved