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  • When a writer uses data from scientific research to support their argument, they are likely using:
    Examples
    Anecdotes
    Quotations
    Statistics
  • What is 'syntax'?
    Sentence structure
    Author's word choice
    Titles and subtitles
  • As Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, 'To be, or not to be, that is the question.' This is an example of:
    Anecdote
    Example
    Quotation
    Fact
  • When a writer uses a famous person's words to support their argument, they are using:
    Statistics
    Facts
    Quotations
    Examples
  • Which text feature would you use to quickly find the meaning of an unfamiliar word used in the book?
    Glossary
    Index
    Footnote
    Appendix
  • Water boils at 100°C (212°F) at sea level. This is an example of:
    Anecdote
    Quotation
    Fact
    Example
  • In the sentence "According to a recent study, 75% of teenagers use social media daily," what type of supporting evidence is used?
    Statistic
    Quotation
    Example
    Anecdote
  • Which type of supporting evidence is most likely to be objective and verifiable?
    Quotations
    Facts
    Examples
    Anecdotes
  • For instance, recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. This is an example of:
    Quotation
    Example
    Anecdote
    Statistic
  • Which type of supporting evidence often involves numbers or percentages?
    Anecdotes
    Statistics
    Quotations
    Examples
  • "As Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, 'To be, or not to be, that is the question.'" This is an example of:
    Anecdote
    Quotation
    Example
    Fact
  • Which text feature is used to organize information in alphabetical order at the end of a book?
    Table of contents
    Glossary
    Index
  • I once saw a cat chase away a large dog. This statement is best categorized as:
    Example
    Anecdote
    Fact
    Statistic
  • In a survey of 1,000 students, 60% reported feeling stressed about exams. This is an example of:
    Quotation
    Fact
    Statistic
    Anecdote
  • The Declaration of Independence states, 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' This is an example of:
    Statistic
    Fact
    Quotation
    Example
  • What is the primary function of an index in a book?
    To show the chronological order of events
    To list key topics and their page numbers
    To provide a summary of each chapter
  • Brief stories that illustrate a point are called:
    Facts
    Anecdotes
    Examples
    Statsitics
  • Numerical data (percentages, estimates, averages) gained from research are known as:
    Facts
    Statistics
    Examples
    Anecdotes
  • When a writer uses information from a reputable source without directly quoting it, they are likely using:
    Quotations
    Anecdotes
    Examples
    Facts
  • The average temperature in New York City in July is 76°F (24°C). This statement is an example of:
    Example
    Anecdote
    Fact
    Quotation
  • As Benjamin Franklin once said, 'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.' This supporting evidence is a:
    Quotation
    Example
    Fact
    Statistic
  • What is the main purpose of bold or italicized text within a paragraph?
    To emphasize important words or phrases
    To show the author's personal opinions
    To make the text more difficult to read
    To indicate a change in topic
  • Statements that can be proved true are called:
    Anecdotes
    Facts
    Examples
    Statistics
  • Which type of supporting evidence is used in the following: "My friend Sarah improved her grades after joining a study group"?
    Quotation
    Statistic
    Anecdote
    Fact
  • The Earth revolves around the Sun is an instance of which type of supporting evidence?
    Anecdote
    Quotation
    Fact
    Example
  • What is the purpose of a caption in a textbook?
    To provide the main idea of a chapter
    To explain an image or illustration
    To list important vocabulary words
    To summarize the entire book
  • Specific instances of a general idea are known as:
    Facts
    Examples
    Statistics
    Anecdotes
  • What is the main function of headings and subheadings in a text?
    To make the text look more appealing
    To organize and structure the content
    To list sources used in the text
    To provide additional information
  • Which text feature provides additional information at the bottom of a page?
    Footer
    Header
    Footnote
    Sidebar
  • Which type of supporting evidence is most likely to include personal experiences or observations?
    Statistics
    Quotations
    Anecdotes
    Facts
  • What is diction?
    Sentence structure
    Titles and subtitles
    Author's word choice
  • What is the purpose of a table of contents?
    To summarize the main points of the book
    To show images related to the text
    To provide definitions of key terms
    To list the chapters and their page numbers
  • Central ideas are supported by
    Examples
    Facts
    Anecdotes
    Evidence
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