Summary Flashcard

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main idea or key points of a text.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph means to condense the information into a shorter form, capturing the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a quick overview of the content without including all the details.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without shortening it.

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What strategy can help in summarizing a text?

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The 'Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then' strategy helps organize thoughts for summarizing.

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What does 'Somebody' refer to in the summary strategy?

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'Somebody' refers to the main character or subject of the text.

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What does 'Wanted' indicate in the summary strategy?

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'Wanted' indicates what the main character or subject desires or aims to achieve.

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What does 'But' signify in the summary strategy?

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'But' signifies a problem or conflict that arises in the text.