Central Idea Quiz

While reading a novel in their literature class, Avery, Anika, and Liam discuss the central idea of the text. What are they referring to?

• The supporting details that provide evidence for the main point.

• The conclusion of the text.

• The main point or message that the author is trying to convey.

• The background information about the author.

While studying for an exam, Kai, Michael, and Samuel are trying to identify the central idea of a text. Which of the following is a way they can do this?

• All of the above

• Analyzing the supporting details

• Identifying the main argument

• Looking for keywords and phrases

In a group project, Evelyn, Jackson, and Nora are discussing the central idea of their presentation. What would be considered supporting details?

• Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the central idea or thesis statement of their presentation.

• Irrelevant information that does not support the central idea.

• Opinions that contradict the central idea.

• General statements that are unrelated to the central idea.

In a nonfiction book about climate change, which of the following would be considered a central idea?

• The big idea or central message that the author wants to convey

• Unexpected plot twists involving Ethan, Kai, and Nora

• Character development of Ethan, Kai, and Nora

• Supporting details about specific climate change events

While reading an article about climate change, Luna wants to identify the central idea in the informational text. What is the central idea in informational text?

• The central idea in informational text is the main point or main idea that the author wants to convey to the reader.

• The central idea in informational text is the supporting evidence that the author provides.

• The central idea in informational text is the conclusion drawn by the reader.

• The central idea in informational text is the background information provided by the author.

In a group project, Elijah, Scarlett, and Benjamin are discussing the central idea of their presentation. Which of the following is NOT related to the central idea?

• Introduction

• Evidence

• Point of View

• Supporting details

Emma, Luna, and Harper are studying a novel for their literature class. How can they determine the central idea of the novel?

• Determine the author's purpose in writing the novel.

• Identify the supporting details in the novel.

• Summarize the novel in one sentence.

• Identify the main point or theme of the novel.

Kai, Anika, and Lily are reading a novel for their literature class. Why would they need to identify the central idea of the novel?

• To determine the author's purpose in writing the novel.

• To analyze the structure and organization of the novel.

• To understand the main message or theme of the novel.

• To identify the supporting details in the novel.

In the story of Anika, Nora, and Jackson's adventure, which of the following would be considered the central idea?

• The main theme or message of their adventure

• The author's biography who wrote their adventure

• The names of the characters: Anika, Nora, and Jackson

• A summary of the plot of their adventure

Daniel, Ethan, and Noah are reading a book for their literature class, but they find that the central idea of the text is not explicitly stated. What should they do?

• Skip the text and move on to the next one.

• Analyze the supporting details and evidence in the text.

• Look for keywords or phrases that indicate the central idea.

• Guess the central idea based on the title of the text.