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Text evidence

Quiz by Connie Linsemeyer

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6 questions
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  • Q1
    What is text evidence?
    A way of organizing text.
    The main idea of a text.
    Information from the text that supports an idea or belief.
    A type of literary genre.
    30s
  • Q2
    Why is text evidence important?
    It is not important.
    It helps the reader understand the author's perspective.
    It makes the text more interesting to read.
    It helps to support and prove an argument or idea.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of using text evidence in an argumentative essay?
    To persuade the reader to read more books.
    To support and prove the author's point of view.
    To show off the author's writing skills.
    To make the essay longer.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the best way to cite text evidence in an essay?
    Use the author's name and page number in parentheses after the evidence.
    Do not cite it at all.
    Include a bibliography at the end of the essay.
    Use footnotes at the bottom of the page.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the benefit of using text evidence in a discussion?
    It helps to clarify and support ideas.
    It makes the discussion more boring.
    It confuses the other participants.
    It is not necessary in a discussion.
    30s
  • Q6
    What are some types of text evidence?
    Direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries.
    Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
    Introduction, body, and conclusion.
    Characters, setting, and plot.
    30s

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