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Which of the following best defines textual evidence?
A) The author’s opinion about the topic
B) A reader’s personal thoughts on a text
C) Direct quotes or paraphrased details from a text that support a claim
D) The main idea of the text
Answer: C) Direct quotes or paraphrased details from a text that support a claim
Which of the following is an example of direct textual evidence?
A) "The author states, 'The sky was a deep, ominous gray before the storm.'"
B) The sky looked dark before the storm.
C) I think the storm is coming because it is getting dark.
D) The author uses descriptive language.
Answer: A) "The author states, 'The sky was a deep, ominous gray before the storm.'"
Why is it important to analyze textual evidence?
A) To make the text longer
B) To ensure your writing sounds smarter
C) To explain how the evidence supports your argument
D) To prove the author wrong
Answer: C) To explain how the evidence supports your argument
What is the best way to cite textual evidence in an essay?
A) Leave the quote without explanation
B) Use quotation marks and provide the source
C) Change the quote slightly so it fits your writing
D) Make up a quote that sounds convincing
Answer: B) Use quotation marks and provide the source
Which type of textual evidence is the strongest?
A) A vague summary
B) A direct quote with no explanation
C) A well-integrated quote with analysis
D) A reader’s personal opinion
Answer: C) A well-integrated quote with analysis
What should you do first when looking for textual evidence?
A) Guess what the author meant
B) Read the entire text carefully
C) Highlight every sentence
D) Rewrite the text in your own words
Answer: B) Read the entire text carefully
Paraphrased textual evidence is when you:
A) Copy the text word-for-word
B) Summarize the main idea of the passage
C) Put a passage into your own words while keeping its original meaning
D) Change the meaning of the text to fit your argument
Answer: C) Put a passage into your own words while keeping its original meaning
Which sentence best analyzes the following quote: "He sprinted across the finish line, arms raised in triumph"?
A) The runner finished the race.
B) This quote shows the character's excitement and sense of accomplishment.
C) The author includes a race in the story.
D) Sprinting is a fast way to run.
Answer: B) This quote shows the character's excitement and sense of accomplishment.
What does MLA citation require in a text-based evidence response?
A) The author’s name and page number
B) The book title only
C) A summary of the entire text
D) A long paragraph about the quote
Answer: A) The author’s name and page number
Why is it important to evaluate the strength of evidence?
A) To make your argument more convincing
B) To add more words to your writing
C) To include as many quotes as possible
D) To confuse the reader
Answer: A) To make your argument more convincing
Which of these is NOT considered textual evidence?
A) A direct quote from the text
B) A paraphrased sentence from the text
C) A personal opinion unrelated to the text
D) A statistic from the text
Answer: C) A personal opinion unrelated to the text
Which of these is NOT a type of textual evidence?
A) Direct quotes
B) Paraphrased content
C) Summaries
D) A reader’s opinion
Answer: D) A reader’s opinion
What should analysis of textual evidence include?
A) Just repeating the quote
B) Explaining how the evidence supports the claim
C) Ignoring the quote and focusing on personal opinion
D) Writing the quote in different words
Answer: B) Explaining how the evidence supports the claim
What punctuation should be used when directly quoting a text?
A) Parentheses
B) Quotation marks
C) Asterisks
D) No punctuation is needed
Answer: B) Quotation marks
What makes textual evidence weak?
A) Being taken out of context
B) Being directly related to the argument
C) Being explained thoroughly
D) Being clearly cited
Answer: A) Being taken out of context
hen identifying textual evidence, what should you focus on?
A) The words that stand out to you
B) The evidence that supports your argument
C) Any random sentence
D) The longest paragraph in the text
Answer: B) The evidence that supports your argument
Which of these is the most effective use of textual evidence?
A) Quoting without explanation
B) Using a mix of direct quotes and paraphrased content with analysis
C) Only summarizing the text
D) Providing personal opinions only
Answer: B) Using a mix of direct quotes and paraphrased content with analysis
What is a weak analysis of textual evidence?
A) Connecting the evidence to the argument
B) Explaining the meaning of the quote
C) Simply restating the quote without explanation
D) Showing how the evidence supports a theme
Answer: C) Simply restating the quote without explanation
Why is it important to cite textual evidence?
A) To make the paper longer
B) To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author
C) To make up facts
D) To confuse the reader
Answer: B) To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author
What should you consider when evaluating textual evidence?
A) Its relevance and credibility
B) How long the quote is
C) If it is easy to memorize
D) Whether it is from an old book
Answer: A) Its relevance and credibility
Why is textual evidence important in writing?
A) It makes the writing look longer
B) It provides support for claims and arguments
C) It confuses the reader
D) It replaces the need for analysis
Answer: B) It provides support for claims and arguments
What is the main difference between a direct quote and paraphrased evidence?
A) A direct quote is a word-for-word excerpt, while paraphrased evidence is rewritten in your own words
B) A direct quote changes the original text
C) Paraphrased evidence must always be longer than the original text
D) Direct quotes don’t require citation
Answer: A) A direct quote is a word-for-word excerpt, while paraphrased evidence is rewritten in your own words
Which of the following best strengthens analysis of textual evidence?
A) Providing context and interpretation of the evidence
B) Including as many quotes as possible
C) Ignoring the author’s original intent
D) Stating personal opinions unrelated to the text
Answer: A) Providing context and interpretation of the evidence
What is a signal phrase in citation?
A) A phrase introducing a quote, often including the author's name
B) A random phrase before a quote
C) A summary of the entire text
D) A list of sources at the end of an essay
Answer: A) A phrase introducing a quote, often including the author's name
How does strong textual evidence improve an argument?
A) By making the argument clearer and more persuasive
B) By making the paper longer
C) By adding more quotes than necessary
D) By confusing the reader
Answer: A) By making the argument clearer and more persuasive