Central Idea
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English
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9th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central idea of a text?
Back
The central idea is the main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are specific details that support the central idea?
Back
Specific details include points made, events, and conversations that help illustrate or explain the central idea.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a type of specific detail that could support the central idea?
Back
Citations.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.
Back
True.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: You do not have to read all of the supporting details to determine the central idea.
Back
False.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does identifying the central idea of a text show?
Back
It shows that you understand the text.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the central idea different from the theme?
Back
The central idea includes specific names and details from the text, while the theme is the underlying message or moral.
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