Summarizing Passages

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

• Present personal opinions

• Include minor details

• Highlight main ideas

• Rewrite the entire text

Which detail would NOT belong in a good summary?

• A key event

• A minor character's opinion

• Main theme of the passage

• Primary conflict resolution

In literary summaries, the focus should be on...

• Theme, character development, and emotional journey

• Exact dialogue from the story

• Descriptions of minor events

• All characters' names and backgrounds

Why is objective language important in summaries?

• It makes the summary more persuasive

• It keeps personal opinions out

• It shows the writer’s feelings

• It emphasizes minor details

Which step is essential when summarizing informational texts?

• Focus on minor details

• Paraphrase every sentence

• Identify key facts and evidence

• Include author’s background

Which of the following best describes a good summary?

• Detailed and lengthy

• Focused on personal opinions

• Full of unnecessary details

• Concise and focused

Why shouldn't personal thoughts be added to a summary?

• They distract from the main idea

• They improve comprehension

• They highlight key details

• They are encouraged in summaries

In informational summaries, what should you focus on?

• Minor examples

• Author’s personal views

• The structure of the passage

• Central ideas and supporting evidence

Which choice is a summary of the passage: "The Industrial Revolution led to global trade, but increased inequality"?

• The industrial Revolution only had positive effects on society

• The industrial Revolution was beneficial with no drawbacks

• The industrial Revolution caused both progress and social issues

• The industrial Revolution ended quickly without lasting impact.

Summarize: "Exercise boosts both physical health and mental well-being, although it requires a diligent work ethic."

• Exercise is easy and requires no effort

• Physical health benefits outweigh mental benefits of exercise

• Exercise improves health but needs dedication

• Mental well-being is unaffected by exercise.