Key Concepts in Text Analysis

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Central Idea

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The most important point the author wants readers to understand about a topic.

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Main Idea

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The key point of a single paragraph or section of a text, which supports the central idea.

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Supporting Details

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Facts, examples, or reasons that help explain and develop the central idea.

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Summarize

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To briefly explain the main points of a text in your own words.

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Topic

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The general subject that a text is about.