Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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

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What is origami?

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Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, creating beautiful three-dimensional models from a single square of paper.

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What does it mean when we say someone is a prolific writer?

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A prolific writer is someone who produces a large number of works, such as books, plays, or poems.

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What is the significance of Thomas Edison in history?

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Thomas Edison was an important inventor known for creating electric lights, telephones, and many other inventions that changed the world.

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What does it mean for laws to be unfair?

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Unfair laws are those that do not provide equal treatment or justice to all individuals, often leading to wrongful accusations or punishments.

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What subjects did knights study during their training?

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Knights studied a variety of subjects including good manners, music, poetry, reading, writing, geometry, and strategy games.

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What is a central idea in a text?

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The central idea is the primary concept or argument that the author develops throughout the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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Why is Shakespeare considered a talented writer?

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Shakespeare is considered talented because he wrote 37 plays and 154 poems, producing high-quality works that have inspired many.

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What is the role of creativity in origami?

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Creativity in origami allows individuals to design and create unique and abstract models beyond traditional forms.

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How did the Middle Ages influence the legal system?

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The Middle Ages had a legal system that was often unfair, relying on physical combat to determine guilt or innocence.

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