Main Idea Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are words or phrases from the text that 'back up' or 'prove' the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key details.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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How can you find the main idea in a text?

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You can find the main idea by looking for the topic sentence and the supporting details.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain or support the main idea.

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a section of text that can be a paragraph, a few paragraphs, or a longer piece of writing.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the text better and remember the key points.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'Dogs are loyal pets.'

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What is an example of supporting details?

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An example of supporting details is: 'Dogs greet their owners happily and protect their families.'