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Michael wanted to support his thesis that Prince Charming, in the story of Cinderella, was delighted to discover that his bride-to-be was a commoner rather than a princess. Which of the following would work as textual evidence to support Michael's thesis?
- When he saw that the glass slipper fit Cinderella, the prince was amazed.
- "But you're not a princess!" said Charming, as Cinderella stepped into the shoe.
- "You're just the bride I hoped for," said Charming, gazing happily around Cinderella's home.
- "I'm so glad I found you!" cried the prince, as he slipped the shoe onto Cinderella's foot.
The text must show NOT that the prince loves Cinderella, but that he is pleased to learn that she is a commoner.
The text must show NOT that the prince loves Cinderella, but that he is pleased to learn that she is a commoner.
The text must show NOT that the prince loves Cinderella, but that he is pleased to learn that she is a commoner.
The text must show NOT that the prince loves Cinderella, but that he is pleased to learn that she is a commoner.
Which of the following claims is supported by this text from "To Russia, with Love and Space Rocks"?
"Within minutes of the event, all kinds of theories began to circulate in and around Chelyabinsk, as its citizens tried to understand what had happened. Some said an object had been shot down by Russian air defense missiles to prevent further destruction."
- Missiles had been used to shoot down an object over Russia.
- There were many theories about the cause of the blast, including one involving missiles.
- The people of Chelyabinsk are good at coming up with explanations for surprising events.
- Some citizens of Chelyabinsk were concerned about the possibility of air strikes.
It is important to read text carefully, to be sure that you have fully understood its meaning.
It is important to read text carefully, to be sure that you have fully understood its meaning.
It is important to read text carefully, to be sure that you have fully understood its meaning.
It is important to read text carefully, to be sure that you have fully understood its meaning.
What role does textual evidence play in a comparative essay?
- It supports a claim about how two texts are alike or different.
- It always makes the essay more interesting to read.
- It provides more detail than general statements about a story.
- It summarizes the plots of two different stories.
Textual evidence is used to prove that a claim is reasonable and correct.
Textual evidence is used to prove that a claim is reasonable and correct.
Textual evidence is used to prove that a claim is reasonable and correct.
Textual evidence is used to prove that a claim is reasonable and correct.
Which of the following phrases is often used in a sentence that provides source information?
- Because of...
- Compare and contrast...
- In addition to...
- According to...
When providing source information, use phrases that make it clear who wrote the text and where the text may be found.
When providing source information, use phrases that make it clear who wrote the text and where the text may be found.
When providing source information, use phrases that make it clear who wrote the text and where the text may be found.
When providing source information, use phrases that make it clear who wrote the text and where the text may be found.
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