How do authors use central ideas?
Identifying Central Ideas in Texts

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To confuse the reader and create ambiguity.
To guide the reader's understanding and to focus the narrative or argument.
To provide irrelevant information and distract from the main point.
To summarize the entire text in a single sentence.
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How can you identify a central idea in a text?
Look for recurring themes, statements that summarize the text, and the author's purpose.
Focus solely on the first paragraph of the text.
Ignore any repeated phrases or ideas.
Read the text only once without taking notes.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'knowledge is power'?
It suggests that wealth is the key to success.
It emphasizes the importance of education and information in achieving success.
It implies that power comes from physical strength.
It indicates that knowledge is irrelevant in modern society.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Can a text have more than one central idea?
No, a text can only have one central idea.
Yes, a text can have multiple central ideas, especially in complex narratives or arguments.
A text can have multiple themes but only one central idea.
It depends on the author's intention.
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What role does context play in identifying central ideas?
Context provides a summary of the text's main points.
Context helps readers understand the circumstances surrounding the text, which can clarify the central idea.
Context is irrelevant to understanding the text.
Context only serves to confuse the reader.
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What is a central idea?
A central idea is the main point or message that an author wants to convey in a text.
A central idea is a minor detail that supports the main argument.
A central idea is a summary of the entire text.
A central idea is an opinion expressed by the author.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is understanding the central idea important?
It helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.
It allows readers to skip sections of the text.
It makes reading more enjoyable and entertaining.
It provides a summary of the text without details.
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