RL.10.1 — Textual Evidence (Literature)
What does "citing textual evidence" mean?
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Using direct quotes or paraphrased details from the text to support an idea.
What is theme?
Answer:
A message or lesson about life revealed in the text.
What is figurative language?
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Language that goes beyond literal meaning (ex: simile, metaphor, personification).
What is the central idea of an informational text?
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The most important point the author wants to convey.
What is the difference between a dependent and independent clause?
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Independent = complete thought.
Dependent = needs more information to be complete.
What makes textual evidence strong?
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It is specific, relevant, and clearly supports the claim.
What is the central idea of a literary text?
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What the text is mainly about — the underlying “big idea.”
What does tone mean?
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The author’s attitude toward the subject.
What does it mean to analyze an author’s claims?
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To examine the argument, evidence, and reasoning.
What is a denotation?
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The literal dictionary definition of a word.
What does it mean to make an inference?
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To reach a logical conclusion using clues from the text + background knowledge.
What does “complex character” mean?
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A character with multiple, sometimes conflicting motivations and traits.
How does structure affect meaning in literature?
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Flashbacks, foreshadowing, pacing, and sequence shape how readers understand the story.
What is an author’s point of view?
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Their perspective, stance, or opinion about a topic.
What is a connotation?
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The emotional or cultural meaning of a word.
Why must evidence always be explained?
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Because the reader needs to understand how it proves your point.
How can conflict help develop theme?
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Characters’ struggles reveal what the author wants readers to learn.
How does structure affect meaning in literature?
Answer:
Flashbacks, foreshadowing, pacing, and sequence shape how readers understand the story.
What is the difference between claim, counterclaim, and refutation?
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Claim = main argument
Counterclaim = opposing argument
Refutation = proving the counterclaim is wrong or weaker
What strategy should a student use to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
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Use context clues, affixes/roots, and sentence structure.
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Use context clues, affixes/roots, and sentence structure.
A student claims a character is “secretive.” What type of evidence best supports this?
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Actions, dialogue, or narration showing the character hiding information or avoiding honesty.
How can the setting influence character development?
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Setting can create obstacles, shape values, or force characters to change.
How does analyzing an author’s choices improve interpretation?
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It reveals deeper meaning behind structure, word choice, and character developement
What is a phrase?
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A group of words without a subject AND verb.
What must a strong thesis statement include?
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A topic + the writer’s controlling idea.