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What is a summary?(1 point)
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A reader’s opinions about a particular text.
A reader’s opinions about a particular text.

A brief statement that includes the main points or elements of a text.
A brief statement that includes the main points or elements of a text.

A listing of the major works by an author.
A listing of the major works by an author.

A description of a story’s setting.
A description of a story’s setting.
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Answer 1

The best response that defines a summary is:

A brief statement that includes the main points or elements of a text.

This option accurately captures the essential purpose of a summary, which is to condense the main ideas and key points of a text without personal opinions or additional commentary.