Central Idea Review

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What is an implicit central idea?

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An implicit central idea is a central idea that is not clearly stated in the passage, requiring readers to infer it from the context.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to the specific details or examples from a passage that support or prove an answer.

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What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence means going back in the passage and highlighting, underlining, or circling information that supports your answer.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is putting the text into your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the same as the central idea; it summarizes the primary point or message of the text.

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What is an explicit central idea?

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An explicit central idea is clearly stated in the text, making it easy for readers to identify.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are pieces of information in a text that help explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and copying?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording the text in your own words, while copying involves taking the text verbatim without alteration.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution, presenting them as your own.