Identifying Central Idea

Tells the main point of the story utilizing supportive details.

• Theme

• Central Idea

• Setting

• Resolution

It is what the text is mostly about.

There are two types of Central Ideas.

The authors says the main idea in a sentence in the text.

• Implied

• Central Idea

• Stated

• Theme

When the main point of a text is not directly stated in the text.

• Stated Central Idea

• Implied Central Idea

• Important Central Idea

• Supported Central Idea

Identify the central idea in the following passage: 'The story revolves around the importance of friendship and loyalty.'

• The story revolves around the importance of competition and rivalry.

• The story revolves around the importance of solitude and independence.

• The story revolves around the importance of friendship and loyalty.

• The story revolves around the importance of deceit and betrayal.

Answer explanation

The central idea of the passage is the importance of friendship and loyalty, as stated in the correct answer choice.

How is theme different from central idea?

• Theme is the specific event or detail in a story, while central idea is the overall feeling of the text.

• Theme is the moral of the story, while central idea is the setting of the text.

• Theme is the character development in a story, while central idea is the plot of the text.

• Theme is the underlying message or big idea of a story, while central idea is the main point or key concept of a text.

Answer explanation

Theme is the underlying message or big idea of a story, while central idea is the main point or key concept of a text.

Why is evidence important when identifying the central idea?

• It adds length to the text

• It supports and validates the central idea

• It distracts from the main point

• It provides entertainment

After identifying the topic and evidence, what is the next step in finding the central idea?

• Discard the evidence

• Formulate a summary statement that encapsulates the main point

• Ignore the topic

• Focus solely on minor details

What is the topic of a text?

• A detailed description of characters

• The general subject or theme

• A random fact

• The conclusion of the text