Semester Exam Review

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What is the second question you need to ask yourself when reading?

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What does the author want me to know about the topic?

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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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 is the first question you need to ask yourself when reading?

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What is the text about?

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What is the central idea of the passage about Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison's inventions still impact society today.

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Define 'Central Idea'.

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

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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To enhance comprehension and engage with the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To provide a brief statement of the main points or ideas of the text.

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What is the difference between the central idea and a summary?

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The central idea is the main point, while a summary includes details and main points.

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Why is understanding the author's purpose important?

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It helps readers grasp the intent behind the text and its message.