Summarizing Flashcard Review

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What is the main idea of an article?

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The main idea is what an article is mostly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or information that give more specific information about a topic.

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What does summarizing mean?

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Summarizing means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an article?

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The introduction provides background information and states the main idea.

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What is a conclusion in an article?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final thought.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is an annotation?

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An annotation is a note added to a text that explains or comments on a specific part.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is the significance of the title of an article?

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The title gives the reader an idea of the main topic or focus of the article.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a piece of writing.