Command of Evidence: Textual
Brian Hall
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Command of Evidence: Textual for the SAT. It focuses on identifying and evaluating different types and sources of textual evidence, including explicit statements, implied meanings, and specific details. Key concepts include evaluating evidence strength based on relevance, specificity, and degree of support, and recognizing characteristics of strong evidence. The guide also provides practice questions and emphasizes strategic approaches for finding the best supporting evidence for claims.
#Command of Evidence: Textual - Your Ultimate Guide 🕵️♀️
Hey there, future SAT rockstar! Let's break down "Command of Evidence: Textual" – it's all about being a text detective. You're not just reading; you're searching for the perfect clues to back up your answers. Think of it as a treasure hunt where the treasure is a perfect score! This guide is designed to make sure you're ready to find that treasure, even the night before the big day.
#Evidence Support for Claims
#Types and Sources of Evidence
Evidence is the backbone of your answers. It's what makes your claims solid and believable. Remember, it's not just about what the author says, but how they say it.
- Evidence can:
- Support a claim
- Refute a claim
- Qualify a claim (add nuance or conditions)
- It comes from:
- Explicit statements
- Implied meanings (tone, language, rhetorical devices)
- Specific details, examples, facts, stats, quotes
- Sometimes, you'll need to synthesize evidence from different parts of the passage.
- Context is KEY! The same evidence can mean different things depending on where it is in the passage.
#Evaluating Evidence Strength
Don't just grab the first piece of evidence you see! Be strategic. Think: "Is this really the best support for my answer?"
- Relevance and strength are crucial when choosing the best answer.
- To find the best evidence:
- Understand the main idea
- Understand the author's purpose
- Understand the structure of the passage
- Evaluate evidence based on:
- Specificity: How detailed is it?
- Relevance: How closely does it relate to the claim?
- Degree of Support: How strongly does it back up the claim?
- Evidence from the main argument or conclusion is stronger than evidence from tangential points.
#Examples of Evidence Types
Think of evidence like ingred...
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