Central Idea Review Flashcard

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Why does the author include supporting details?

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To develop the central idea through giving more information.

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True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.

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True.

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What does being able to identify the central idea of a text show?

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That you understand the text.

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What is the term for proving your answer to a question by going back in the passage and highlighting, underlining, or circling information?

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Citing textual evidence.

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What do you use from the passage to prove your answer?

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Text evidence.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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Information that elaborates on and explains the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a passage?

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Look for repeated themes, key sentences, and the author's purpose.

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What is the difference between the central idea and the theme of a passage?

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The central idea is the main point, while the theme is the underlying message or moral.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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It strengthens your argument and shows that your answer is based on the text.