Question

1. what can you use to decode the meaning of a word in a text? a. supporting evidence b. main ideas c. textual analysis d. context clues 7. why cite evidence? a. to support an idea b. to compare themes c. to rewrite the text d. to summarize a story 8. what role does evidence play in a text? a. provides explicit meaning b. supports the argument c. states the topic clearly d. adds complexity 9. information that is clearly and directly stated is called: a. explicit b. implicit c. inference d. supporting details 10. what is an example of formal tone? a. you should see this. b. let me explain.

Explanation:

1. Context clues help determine word - meaning.
2. Evidence supports ideas.
3. Evidence backs up arguments.
4. Directly - stated info is explicit.
5. Formal tone is more proper; none are great formal examples here but less informal than some.

Answer:

1. d. Context clues
2. a. To support an idea
3. b. Supports the argument
4. a. Explicit
5. None of the given are great formal tone examples but if choosing, the most neutral might be considered more formal.