Central Idea Notes Flashcard

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True or False: Main Idea is the same as Theme

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False

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What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

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Taste buds are found in different places.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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Expressing the Central Idea of a text should take about...

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1-3 sentences

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Central Idea is also called...

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Main Idea

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What is the definition of Main Idea?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?

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Main Idea is the primary message, while Supporting Details provide evidence or examples that back up the Main Idea.

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How can you identify the Main Idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What role do Supporting Details play in understanding the Main Idea?

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They help clarify, explain, or provide evidence for the Main Idea.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or insight about life that a story conveys.