Identify the best evidence for the claim: "The museum exhibit was popular." A) "Tickets sold out all weekend." B) "The lobby was painted."
QUESTION
Which signal words often indicate that a sentence is giving evidence or support?
QUESTION
What is a direct quotation, and when is it useful as evidence?
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ANSWER
Exact words from the text; useful when wording is precise or decisive. Direct quotations preserve the author's exact language, which is crucial for emphasizing key phrasing or authority.