Proving It with the Text: Fill the Gap

Read about textual evidence, then fill each gap with the word the passage uses.

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Textual evidence refers to the specific details from a text that support your ideas or arguments.

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Textual evidence refers to the specific details from a text that support your ideas or arguments. It helps readers understand your point of view by showing them where you found your information. For example, if you are discussing a character's bravery in a story, you might quote a scene where the character faces a dangerous situation. This quote serves as evidence that backs up your claim about the character's bravery. When using textual evidence, it's important to explain how the evidence connects to your point.

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This makes your writing stronger and more convincing. Always remember to include the title of the text and the author when you refer to the evidence, so others can find it easily. In summary, textual evidence is like proof that helps you share your thoughts clearly and accurately.

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Which word does the passage use to complete this sentence? “Textual evidence _____ to the specific details from a text that support your ideas or arguments.”

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Which word does the passage use to complete this sentence? “For example, if you are discussing a character's bravery in a story, you might quote a scene where the character _____ a dangerous situation.”

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