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In the context of analyzing a piece of writing, what does 'textual evidence' primarily refer to?
In the context of analyzing a piece of writing, what does 'textual evidence' primarily refer to?
- Background information about the author's life and influences.
- The author's personal opinions and beliefs about the topic.
- The reader's emotional response to the text.
- Specific details or quotes from the text used to support a claim or analysis. (correct)
Why is incorporating textual evidence crucial when making an argument about a piece of literature or writing?
Why is incorporating textual evidence crucial when making an argument about a piece of literature or writing?
- It demonstrates the reader's personal connection to the material.
- It can add variety to your writing, making it more descriptive.
- It shows that the reader has carefully read the text.
- It grounds the argument in the actual text, lending credibility and strength to the analysis. (correct)
If an author claims that 'the poem evokes a sense of longing,' what would be the most effective way to support this claim with textual evidence?
If an author claims that 'the poem evokes a sense of longing,' what would be the most effective way to support this claim with textual evidence?
- Researching the author's biography to see if they experienced longing in their life.
- Analyzing the poem's rhyme scheme and meter.
- Quoting lines from the poem that use words like 'distant,' 'yearning,' or 'remembering.' (correct)
- Describing a personal experience of longing.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a claim and textual evidence?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a claim and textual evidence?
What is the primary purpose of teaching students how to find and use textual evidence in their writing?
What is the primary purpose of teaching students how to find and use textual evidence in their writing?
In the context of textual analysis, what does it mean to 'paraphrase' evidence?
In the context of textual analysis, what does it mean to 'paraphrase' evidence?
Which method of presenting textual evidence is most suitable when you want to convey the essence of a lengthy argument or series of events in the text?
Which method of presenting textual evidence is most suitable when you want to convey the essence of a lengthy argument or series of events in the text?
What is the key difference between 'paraphrasing' and 'summarizing' textual evidence?
What is the key difference between 'paraphrasing' and 'summarizing' textual evidence?
Why might a writer choose to 'quote' textual evidence directly, rather than paraphrasing or summarizing it?
Why might a writer choose to 'quote' textual evidence directly, rather than paraphrasing or summarizing it?
In an argumentative essay, where should textual evidence typically be placed?
In an argumentative essay, where should textual evidence typically be placed?
What is the most important factor to consider when selecting textual evidence to support a claim?
What is the most important factor to consider when selecting textual evidence to support a claim?
How does the inclusion of textual evidence affect the credibility of an argument?
How does the inclusion of textual evidence affect the credibility of an argument?
If you are writing an essay arguing that the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes expresses feelings of anger and depression, which of the following pieces of textual evidence would best support your claim?
If you are writing an essay arguing that the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes expresses feelings of anger and depression, which of the following pieces of textual evidence would best support your claim?
In the context of analyzing literature, what does it mean to make an 'inference' based on textual evidence?
In the context of analyzing literature, what does it mean to make an 'inference' based on textual evidence?
Consider the statement: 'The author’s central argument is that nationalism fosters cultural development.' Which of the following, if found in the text, would serve as the strongest textual evidence to support this assertion?
Consider the statement: 'The author’s central argument is that nationalism fosters cultural development.' Which of the following, if found in the text, would serve as the strongest textual evidence to support this assertion?
Which of the following illustrates the correct use of textual evidence to support the claim that the poem “Harlem” leaves the author with a feeling of pain?
Which of the following illustrates the correct use of textual evidence to support the claim that the poem “Harlem” leaves the author with a feeling of pain?
Which of the following is NOT a way of presenting textual evidence?
Which of the following is NOT a way of presenting textual evidence?
What is needed in order to explicitly cite the ideas that support your claim in your writings?
What is needed in order to explicitly cite the ideas that support your claim in your writings?
What does textual evidence do to your writings?
What does textual evidence do to your writings?
What is the ultimate goal of a writer including textual evidence in their work?
What is the ultimate goal of a writer including textual evidence in their work?
Flashcards
Textual Evidence
Textual Evidence
Details given by the author to support their claims, revealing the writer's position and making the reading more engaging.
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing
Expressing someone else's ideas in your own words.
Summarizing
Summarizing
Briefly stating the main points of a text in a condensed form.
Referencing
Referencing
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Quoting
Quoting
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Finding concrete evidence
Finding concrete evidence
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Textual evidence purpose
Textual evidence purpose
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Study Notes
Textual Evidence
- Textual evidence provides details from a text to support claims
- It reveals the writer's position
- Textual evidence makes the reading more interesting
- It strengthens, adds variety, or gives weight to an argument
"Harlem" by Langston Hughes Analysis
- "Harlem" evokes anger and depression
- Deferring dreams can cause feelings that are hurtful
- Deferring dreams causes one to become resentful, then overcome by anger
- Pain arises from the phrase "fester like a sore"
- Describing deferred dreams as "stink like rotten meat" is unpleasant and causes resentment
- The poem's end with "Or does it explode?" evokes a certain feeling (not clearly stated)
Author's Claim
- The author says poem gives them the feeling of anger and depression
- Exact words from the poem are relevant to ideas of anger and depression
- The writer’s claim is valid when referencing textual evidence
Textual Evidence and Claims
- Finding textual evidence helps make inferences
- Concrete evidence on a claim strengthens the claim
- Citing ideas that support the claim
Ways to Present Textual Evidence
- Paraphrasing: Restating the text in own words
- Summarizing: Stating the text in a shorter way
- Referencing: Mentioning a specific section in the text
- Quoting: Directly restating a part of the text
Examples of Claim with Textual Evidence
- Paraphrasing: The author claims in "Harlem" that a person may feel disappointed
- Summarizing: "Seven Sundays" (2017) is a heart-warming story about family
- Referencing: Department of Education ensures quality education during COVID-19
- Quoting: Langston Hughes wrote of dreams that "stink like rotten meat", creating an unpleasant image
Importance of Textual Evidence
- Important because textual evidence validates and strengthens writing
Identifying Assertion and Textual Evidence
- Nationalism is a potent factor in cultural development
- Love of one’s own country creates good citizens
Puzzles
Occupations with associated clues:
- Doctor: People ask for prescriptions, uses a stethoscope to hear heartbeats and abnormal sounds
- Mechanic: People call when tires are flattened, checks radiators and engines
- Farmer: Uses a harrow and tiller to cultivate the land
- Teacher: Creates lesson plans, assesses students, checks understanding
- Engineer: Works with blueprints and calculations, checks structural integrity
Poem Questions
- What does deferred mean?
- Dream compared to a raisin, rotten meat, and heavy load?
- What are the author’s descriptions of a dream deferred?
- What happens when you don’t go after your dreams, and you defer them at a later time?
- If you were the author, how would you feel upon writing the poem?
- Do you agree with the author’s idea that a dream deferred stinks like a rotten meat?
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