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What does "Argument Comprehension" mean?

• Understanding a passage only as a list of facts.

• Reading to understand the author's main point

• Retelling every small detail from the text.

• Guessing the theme from the tone or style.

What is the main trait of a "weak summary"?

• It retells information without showing what is important.

• It focuses only on the author's main argument.

• It leaves out minor details and shows only the main point.

• It moves from facts to a general idea.

What is the "core formula" for the main point?

• Topic + "So What?" = Main Point.

• Major + Minor details = Summary.

• Gist + Argument = Main Point.

• Beginning + Ending = Message.

What is another word for "major details"?

• Primary information that is essential.

• Secondary information that adds examples.

• General ideas that show the gist.

• A formula used to find the topic.

What is the role of "minor details"?

• They add extra context that are not essential.

• They form the backbone of the main point.

• They directly support the thesis.

• They state the author's message.

Which word signals a main idea?

• However

• Therefore

• Because

• Significant

Which punctuation shows important points?

• Dashes, colons, and italics

• Commas, periods, and question marks

• Semicolons, apostrophes, and quotes

• Parentheses, brackets, and ellipses

In "Old Idea vs. New Idea," which is the main point?

• The new idea

• The old idea

• The transition word

• The evidence

What does "Literal Interpretation" mean?

• Sticking to what the author means.

• Replacing words with synonyms.

• Guessing the hidden theme.

• Focusing on tone and style.

What is a "paraphrase"?

• Restating an idea in different words.

• Retelling all facts including minor ones.

• Quoting the most important line.

• Making an incorrect guess.