Week 6 Vocab P7

Question 1

Textual Evidence

Answer 1

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

Inference

Answer 5

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Question 6

Evidence

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Background

Answer 7

the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it.

Question 8

Implicit

Answer 8

implied though not plainly expressed.

Question 9

Knowledge

Answer 9

facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.