Summary

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What is a central problem faced by the main character called?

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conflict

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What does a summary do?

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A summary is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points.

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What is a fiction summary?

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A fiction summary is a few words about the most important information in a story.

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How do summaries help us?

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Summaries help us understand what we're reading, write about what we read, and include the key points of a text.

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What are the parts of a summary called?

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Story Elements.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points.