Citing Textual Evidence
Quiz by Kristen Thomas-Lorenzo (Redan High)
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- Q1Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?A summary of the textA personal anecdoteA direct quote from the textAn opinion about the text30s
- Q2What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?To support an argument or analysisTo provide background information about the authorTo summarize the textTo make the text more interesting30s
- Q3What information should be included when citing textual evidence?The author's favorite book, favorite food, and favorite movieThe author's occupation, income, and education levelThe author's name, title of the text, and page numberThe author's favorite color, date of birth, and hometown30s
- Q4What is the purpose of using textual evidence in writing?To make your arguments more persuasive and credibleTo make your writing longerTo make your writing shorterTo make your writing more confusing30s
- Q5What is the difference between a direct quote and an indirect quote?A direct quote is a summary of the text, while an indirect quote is a personal anecdoteA direct quote is the exact words from the text, while an indirect quote is a paraphraseA direct quote is a personal opinion about the text, while an indirect quote is a summaryA direct quote is a paraphrase, while an indirect quote is the exact words from the text30s