Question

What is a central idea?

Responses

the key point the author wants to communicate
the key point the author wants to communicate

the general subject of a text
the general subject of a text

a fact, statement, or example that adds information
a fact, statement, or example that adds information

a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The central idea is the key point or main message that the author wants to communicate in a text. It is the main focus or main topic that the author explores and discusses. It is also sometimes referred to as the main idea or main argument. It is important to identify the central idea in order to have a better understanding of the overall meaning and purpose of the text.