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What is evidence in writing?
What is evidence in writing?
- Data, facts, and examples that support a point (correct)
- Logical fallacies and emotional appeals
- Personal anecdotes and opinions
- Unsupported claims
Why is evidence important in writing?
Why is evidence important in writing?
- To confuse the reader with conflicting information
- To entertain the reader with fictional tales
- To shock the reader with grand conspiracy theories
- To persuade the reader and support the writer's point (correct)
In what type of writing would you likely use citations as evidence?
In what type of writing would you likely use citations as evidence?
- A poetry collection
- A creative fiction story
- A personal blog post
- A scientific paper (correct)
What kind of evidence might you use in a paper for an English class?
What kind of evidence might you use in a paper for an English class?
Why should a writer use evidence in their writing?
Why should a writer use evidence in their writing?
What is an essential purpose of evidence in writing?
What is an essential purpose of evidence in writing?
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to connect evidence to the main argument?
Why is it important to connect evidence to the main argument?
Which statement best describes the power of evidence?
Which statement best describes the power of evidence?
Why is it important to explain the relevance of evidence in your writing?
Why is it important to explain the relevance of evidence in your writing?
What is a key element in presenting evidence in a scientific paper according to the text?
What is a key element in presenting evidence in a scientific paper according to the text?
Which of the following situations would be considered inappropriate evidence according to the text?
Which of the following situations would be considered inappropriate evidence according to the text?
Why is it important to avoid leaving readers to figure out the connection between evidence and argument themselves?
Why is it important to avoid leaving readers to figure out the connection between evidence and argument themselves?
What impact does irrelevant evidence have on an argument?
What impact does irrelevant evidence have on an argument?
How can presenting appropriate evidence enhance the credibility of an argument?
How can presenting appropriate evidence enhance the credibility of an argument?
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