Anecdotes, examples and details

What is a supporting detail?

• A piece of information that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea or topic sentence.

• An unrelated fact that confuses the main idea.

• A summary of the main idea without any details.

• A conclusion drawn from the main idea.

What is the difference between an anecdote and an example?

• An anecdote is a fictional story, while an example is a real-life situation.

• An anecdote is a personal story, while an example is a specific case used to illustrate a point.

• An anecdote is a type of example, while an example is a broader category of stories.

• An anecdote is a summary, while an example is a detailed explanation.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To provide a summary of the entire text.

• To state the main idea of a paragraph.

• To introduce a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

• To conclude the paragraph with a final thought.

True or False: An anecdote is a piece of a larger story.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the topic sentence 'My cat is afraid of everything'?

• He hides under the bed when there are loud noises.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He runs away from strangers.

• He jumps at the slightest sound.

Why is recycling important?

• It helps save resources, such as trees, by reusing materials.

• It increases waste production.

• It has no impact on the environment.

• It is a costly process that should be avoided.

What is the relationship between a topic sentence and supporting details?

• The topic sentence provides examples, while supporting details present the main idea.

• The topic sentence presents the main idea, and supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce that idea.

• The topic sentence and supporting details are unrelated components of a paragraph.

• Supporting details are always longer than the topic sentence.

How can you identify a supporting detail in a text?

• By looking for information that explains or backs up the main idea.

• By identifying the title of the text.

• By summarizing the entire text in one sentence.

• By focusing only on the first paragraph of the text.

Which supporting detail best supports the topic sentence about Dora the Explorer?

• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

• Dora goes on adventures with her friends.

• Dora has a talking backpack.

• Dora loves to explore new places.

What is an anecdote?

• A long, detailed report of a scientific study.

• A brief, entertaining account of an incident or event.

• A formal speech given at a public gathering.

• A fictional story meant to teach a lesson.