Central Idea - How do we find it?

What is a central idea in a nonfiction text?

• A random fact mentioned in the text

• The main idea of the entire text

• The title of the text

• A minor detail in the text

How is a stated central idea usually presented?

• In the footnotes

• Hidden in the middle of the text

• At the end of the text

• Directly at the beginning or in the title

What type of supporting detail is a numerical fact?

• Anecdote

• Analogy

• Statistic

• Personal experience

Which supporting detail involves an expert's opinion?

• Example

• Analogy

• Firsthand account

• Expert testimony

What is an analogy used for in a text?

• To tell a personal story

• To provide a numerical fact

• To compare two things to clarify a point

• To give an expert's opinion