Main/Central Idea Pre-Test

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What is a theme in literature?

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The message or lesson in a story.

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What is the best question to ask when identifying the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The central point or message that the paragraph conveys.

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What does the main idea of a story tell the reader?

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What the story is about.

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Who were Wilbur and Orville Wright?

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Brothers credited with designing and building the first successful airplane.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Friendship, love, or the struggle between good and evil.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated ideas, the first or last sentence, or summaries.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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