Matching: Unit 3 Key Concepts (Main Idea, Supporting...)

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Basic subject of writing, video, or speech

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main idea

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Main message

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Main idea

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Argument for something

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Pro

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Main idea that is "right there"; expressed directly.

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Stated main idea

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Main idea not directly stated; all sentences hint at the topic.

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Implied main idea

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Advantage

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Pro

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Info that explains, defines, or proves a main idea

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Supporting details

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Disadvantage

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Con

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Sentences that support and strengthen the main idea.

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Supporting details

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Sentence that describes what writing is about

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main idea