Main idea and inferences

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What is a 'theme'?

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The main message that an author wants to communicate to readers.

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The sentence of a main idea should be in a...

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statement.

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True or False: If you cannot support the theme with specific evidence, you have probably not found the theme.

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True.

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The answer of main Idea is in a...

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sentence.

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What is the main idea of the following scenario: Betty visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.

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Betty wants to be a nurse.

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What is the definition of 'main idea'?

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

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.

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What role does evidence play in supporting a theme?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to validate the theme and make it credible.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A theme is the underlying message or insight, while a topic is the subject matter of the text.