Main/Central Idea Pre-Test

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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What does the main idea of a story tell the reader?

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It tells the reader what the story is about.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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Theme is the message or lesson in a story.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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King Midas loved gold.

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details support the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea is what the story is about, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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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 expresses the overall point.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.