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Integrating Textual Evidence + Effective Use of Evidence in Writing
Integrating Textual Evidence + Effective Use of Evidence in Writing
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1
What should you always do
before
using a quote in your writing?
Ask if the author would be okay with it.
Give background and explain what’s happening in the text.
Cite the source.
Say “quote:”
2
Why is a quote like Dagmar at the party?
It talks too much.
It always brings snacks.
It’s an outside voice that needs a proper introduction.
It makes the party boring.
3
What part of a quote should you cut out before using it in your paragraph?
The first and last line only.
Every word that sounds repetitive.
The most dramatic language.
Anything that doesn’t directly support your argument.
4
In a strong rhetorical analysis paragraph, what should come right
after
the quote?
The next paragraph.
Another quote.
Commentary and explanation.
Concluding sentence.
5
What is one reason properly integrated quotes matter in synthesis writing?
They make your essay more dramatic.
They increase your word count.
They allow you to avoid using your own analysis.
They help show your ability to synthesize ideas effectively.
6
What should you always do before adding a quote into your writing?
Make the quote as long as possible
Introduce it with context.
Use the exact words without touching anthing.
Drop it into your paragraph without context.
7
Why might you use brackets [ ] when embedding a quote?
To highlight important words
To change or clarify part of the quote without changing its meaning.
To decorate the sentence
D. To correct the author's grammar.
8
What is the primary purpose of a strong topic sentence?
To introduce the main idea and guide your evidence.
To quote an expert early in the paragraph.
To grab the reader's attention with a hook.
To summarize the conclusion of the paragraph.
9
Which phrase should you avoid when integrating evidence into your writing?
“This suggests…”
“The author implies…”
“In the text it says…”
“One example is…”
10
What happens when you “drop” quotes into your paragraph?
Your writing becomes more creative and expressive.
Your ideas become clearer and better supported.
Your paragraph gets longer, which boosts your score.
Your writing sounds clunky and disconnected.
11
According to the metaphor, what happens when you dump a full quote into your writing without trimming it?
Your paragraph becomes a soggy mess .
Our analysis becomes stronger.
Your paragraph sounds more intelligent.
Your sandwich is dry.
12
According to the “tuna metaphor,” what should you remove from a quote before using it?
Any emotional language.
Every part that mentions God.
The first and last few words.
Anything that doesn’t directly support your argument.
13
Which of the following is a major rule when integrating quotes into your writing?
Always start with the phrase “In the text it says”
Don't drop quotes without context or explanation.
Never use quotation marks in topic sentences.
Use at least two quotes per paragraph.
14
In a well-integrated sentence, which of the following should do most of the work
The thesis statement.
Your own words.
The footnote or citation.
The quote.
15
Why should you “drain” your quote before putting it in your paragraph?
To avoid confusing your reader with too much extra information.
To save time on word count.
To meet the word requirement.
To make your writing sound more casual.
16
When should you include an author’s name in your sentence?
Only if their name is hard to pronounce.
Anytime you quote more than once from a source.
Only when their identity or credentials strengthen your argument.
Always, to show you've read the source.
17
What is the maximum number of words recommended inside a quote in your writing?
10
25
15
5
18
What is the main goal when integrating textual evidence into your writing?
Make your quotes sound more poetic.
Use long quotes to fill space.
Start and end every paragraph with a quote.
Make the quote flow naturally with your own words.
19
Why is copying a long chunk of text into your paragraph usually a bad idea?
It wastes space and your teacher’s time.
It makes your essay look too smart.
It’s considered plagiarism.
It makes your analysis harder to find.
20
What happens if you drop a quote into your paragraph with no context?
It adds suspense.
It sounds smooth and natural.
It blends in automatically
It feels awkward and out of place—like Dagmar with no intro.
21
What is the benefit of combining quotes from multiple sources into one sentence?
It shows you can synthesize and strengthen your reasoning.
It increases your word count.
It helps you avoid analyzing any one quote too closely.
It makes your paragraph more casual and conversational.
22
What part of the “tuna can” metaphor represents the actual quote you want to keep in your writing?
The bread.
The tuna.
The sandwich wrapper.
The water or oil.
23
What’s the difference between concrete and abstract ideas in rhetorical analysis?
Concrete = author's idea; abstract = reader’s opinion.
Concrete = what the author says; abstract = a broader rhetorical concept.
There is no difference
Concrete is made of rock; abstract is made of air.
24
What’s the purpose of trimming words like “our conviction is that” from Chavez’s quote?
It makes your writing sound fancier
It avoids unclear pronouns and keeps the focus on the key moral claim.
It shortens the quote to one sentence.
You’re not allowed to use first person.
25
Which punctuation is recommended when including an author’s credentials in your sentence?
Dashes.
Dashes.
Quotation marks.
Parentheses.
26
What’s a good question to ask when choosing a verb to introduce a quote?
What is the author doing with this information?
What does the author look like?
Would this sound cool if read out loud?
What font did the author use?
27
When integrating a quote, which of the following is your top priority?
Quoting the beginning and end of the paragraph.
Keeping the sentence long and impressive.
Showing that you memorized the whole quote.
Choosing the exact words that support your point.
28
What does “Dagmar speaks (but not too much)” teach us about quoting?
Quote everything the author says for accuracy.
Include only short, relevant parts of the quote.
Use long quotes to show you're smart.
Let the quote be the whole paragraph.
29
What important detail was missing in the “bad” example of quote integration?
The paragraph didn’t include a transition sentence.
The writer didn't explain the source’s credibility/connection to the topic.
The source used too many long words.
The quotes were from fiction, not nonfiction.
30
How can you connect your quote to your rhetorical analysis?
Use a phrase like “This quote is important.”
Explain how the concrete words reveal an abstract idea like a moral value.
Let the quote speak for itself
Just say the author believes something.
31
Which of the following phrases is the best alternative to “Source A says”?
C. The writer explains . . .
The author claims . . .
Source A expresses . . .
D. Goldstein observes . . .
32
What is the overall goal when embedding textual evidence in your paragraph?
To fill up space so you don’t have to write as much commentary
To make your writing look longer.
To copy exactly what the author said.
To thoughtfully support your analysis with connected, meaningful quotes.
33
What is the
best
way to make a quote feel natural in your sentence?
Use it at the end with no explanation.
Blend it into your own sentence.
Add it as a separate sentence with no intro.
Put it in quotation marks and bold it
34
What does a well-integrated quote look like?
The quote is bolded and underlined.
You can’t tell where your words end and the quote begins.
The quote stands alone in its own sentence.
It starts with “quote” and ends with “end quote”.
35
Why should you keep your quotes short in synthesis writing?
So you can use more sources in fewer paragraphs.
To avoid plagiarism detection tools.
To keep your voice dominant in the sentence.
To make your sentences shorter than the sources’.
36
What is the purpose of using ellipses (…) in a quote?
To replace long words with shorter ones.
To show emotion or pause.
To show that you've removed some words.
To make the quote look shorter.
37
Why is it a problem if quotes are not introduced or explained?
It proves that you didn’t plagiarize.
It shows a lack of synthesis and weakens your reasoning.
It makes the paragraph look too long.
It shows that you understand the vocabulary in the text.
38
Which of the following best describes a strong integration strategy?
Introduce, blend, and explain short quotes within your own sentence.
Paraphrase every source and skip quoting entirely.
Insert full paragraphs from your sources.
List several quotes in a row, then explain them afterward.
39
Which skill will strong quote integration support beyond the AP exam?
Writing academic papers in college.
Public speaking.
Memorizing literary devices.
Annotating literature.
40
What does the tuna fish sandwich metaphor help explain?
How to integrate quotes clearly and purposefully.
Why you shouldn't eat lunch while writing.
How to write a strong conclusion.
Why we should avoid quoting poetry in analysis.
41
What is the
best
reason to avoid beginning a sentence with a quote without any introduction?
It makes the paragraph shorter.
It shows you didn’t write the sentence yourself.
It confuses readers and lacks context.
It makes your writing sound more dramatic.
42
Why should you avoid starting evidence with phrases like “in the text it says”?
It’s acceptable in narrative writing but not in synthesis.
It takes too long to type
It makes your writing sound too formal.
Texts can’t literally speak, and the phrase is vague.
43
What is one common mistake students make when integrating textual evidence?
Forgetting to include counterarguments.
Overusing transition words.
Using MLA formatting incorrectly.
Dropping quotes into their writing without explanation.
