Main Idea

This image is an example of _______.

c

metaphor

personification

hyperbole

inference

What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

• supporting detail

• topic sentence

• example sentence

• transition sentence

 If you can't figure out the main idea of a passage, what should you do?

• Try to recall every specific detail from the passage

• Ask yourself general questions about the passage

• Read the passage over and over until you have it memorized

• Read the passage once and don't look at it again.

What is the main idea of a story?

• The central message or theme

• The setting of the story

• The main character's name

• The author's biography

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of a paragraph?

• A sentence that provides an example

• A sentence that introduces the topic

• A sentence that gives a detailed description

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

• By looking for repeated words or phrases

• By counting the number of sentences

• By focusing on the first sentence only

• By ignoring the title

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide a counterargument

• To list supporting details

• To conclude the paragraph

In a well-structured paragraph, where is the main idea usually found?

• In the first sentence

• In the last sentence

• In the middle of the paragraph

• In the title

What should you do if the main idea is not clear?

• Look for context clues

• Skip the passage

• Focus on minor details

• Read only the first paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a way to determine the main idea?

• Summarizing the passage

• Identifying supporting details

• Ignoring the introduction

• Looking for repeated themes