Nonfiction Summary

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What should be included in a summary?

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The main idea.

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What does a summary include?

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Only the most important ideas.

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Are fiction summaries about information and nonfiction summaries about the main parts of a story?

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False. Both types of summaries focus on the main ideas.

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Does a summary include copied words from the text throughout the entire writing?

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False. A summary should be in your own words.

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Is a summary the life lesson of the text?

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False. A summary is a brief restatement of the main ideas.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a concise overview of the main points of a text.

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Can a summary be longer than the original text?

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No, a summary should be shorter than the original text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates specific information in different words.

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Should a summary include personal opinions?

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No, a summary should be objective and focus on the text.

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What type of text is a nonfiction summary based on?

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Nonfiction texts, which provide factual information.