Text Evidence
What does it mean to “cite the textual evidence”?
Provide direct quotes or paraphrased ideas from a passage to support an answer or claim.
What is a theme in literature?
A message or life lesson the author conveys through the story.
What is a gerund?
A verb form ending in –ing that acts as a noun.
What is a prefix? Give an example.
A word part added at the beginning. Example: re- in redo
What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things
What type of evidence best supports an inference about a character’s motivation?
A quote showing the character’s actions or dialogue that reflects their intent.
Which theme best fits "The Jungle Book" excerpt?
a. Nature is superior to civilization
b. Life is an adventure to enjoy
c. adapting to a new environment can be challenging.
Adapting to a new environment can be challenging.
What's the difference between active and passive voice?
Active: subject does action. Passive: action is done to the subject.
What does the prefix “pre-” mean in “predict”?
"Pre-" means Before
What’s a hook in writing?
An opening sentence meant to grab the reader’s attention.
In a passage, how can you tell which evidence supports the strongest analysis?
It directly ties to the question and gives specific, detailed support.
What is a central idea?
The most important idea of a paragraph or section of text.
What is the subjunctive mood?
A verb form used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or demands.
Use context clues to define “melancholy”: “She stared out the window with a melancholy expression.”
Sad or gloomy.
What are the four main components of an argument?
A clear claim, reasons, evidence, and counterclaims.
Which evidence best supports that Mowgli is learning to adapt to human life?
a. “For three months… he was so busy learning the ways and customs of men.”
b. “He did not know his own strength… people said that he was as strong as a bull.”
a. “For three months… he was so busy learning the ways and customs of men.”
How do authors distinguish between ideas or events?
By using comparisons, contrasts, or categories.
Fix the voice shift: “She was baking, then eat her pie.”
She was baking, then ate her pie.
What’s the denotation of the word “snake”?
A reptile (literal dictionary meaning).
What tone is created by the phrase “shocked the world”?
An energetic or surprised tone.
How do you spot conflicting information between two texts?
Look for different facts or interpretations about the same topic.
What should you look for in a strong argument?
Sound reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence.
What punctuation shows a pause or break in thought?
Comma, ellipsis (...), or dash (—).
How does the connotation of “snake” differ from the denotation?
It can imply someone is sneaky or untrustworthy.
Why might an author use irony?
To create surprise, humor, or provoke thought.