week 6

Question 1

textual evidence

Answer 1

evidence gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis.

Question 2

cite

Answer 2

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Question 3

supports

Answer 3

bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Question 4

explicit

Answer 4

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Question 5

implicit

Answer 5

stated but not plainly expressed

Question 6

inference

Answer 6

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Question 7

evidence

Answer 7

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Question 8

background knowledge

Answer 8

information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem; “the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident” background. information.