What is a central idea?(1 point)
Responses
a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books
a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books
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
the key point the author wants to communicate
the key point the author wants to communicate
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The ___ is the general subject of a text, and the _____ is the most important idea in a text. Authors use ______ to support the ________.
interpreter
central idea
text structure
topic
The topic is the general subject of a text, and the central idea is the most important idea in a text. Authors use text structure to support the central idea.
i forgot details
Apologies for missing that! Here's the revised response:
The topic is the general subject of a text, and the central idea is the most important idea in a text. Authors use details to support the central idea. Text structure is the way the text is organized to present the central idea and support it with evidence and examples.
What helps readers interpret an informational text to find the central idea?(1 point)
Responses
background information about the author
background information about the author
an analysis of claims and statements in the text
an analysis of claims and statements in the text
a careful reading of the title and first sentence
a careful reading of the title and first sentence
other texts on the same subject by different authors