Main Idea and Details Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea of a passage is the central point or theme.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Analyze the topic sentences, recurring ideas, and overall content of the passage.

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What are key details in a passage?

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Specific pieces of information that support the main idea or topic of the passage.

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Why are key details important?

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Key details are important because they provide specific and relevant information that supports the main idea or argument.

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Which of the following is an example of a key detail? A key detail is a personal opinion about a subject. A key detail is a random fact unrelated to the main idea. A key detail is a general statement about a topic.

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An example of a key detail is a specific date mentioned in a historical event.

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What is the purpose of identifying key details?

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To understand main points or important information.

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Which of the following is NOT a key detail? Answer is mentioned, Answer is given, Answer is provided, Answer is not provided

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Answer is not provided

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What should you do after identifying the main idea and key details?

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Organize them in a logical manner and use them to support your main points or arguments.

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Which of the following is an example of identifying the main idea? Options: Analyzing the central theme or message of a passage or text., Summarizing the supporting details of a passage or text., Recognizing the chronological order of events in a passage or text., Identifying the author's tone or mood in a passage or text.

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Analyzing the central theme or message of a passage or text.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea and key details?

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To understand the central theme and supporting information.