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Analyzing Central Ideas Quick Check
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Which of these parts of an informational text supports a central idea?(1 point)
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evidence
evidence
citation of sources
citation of sources
transitions
transitions
dialogue
dialogue
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In an informational text, the parts that support a central idea are primarily **evidence** and **citation of sources**.
- **Evidence** refers to facts, statistics, examples, or quotes that help to substantiate the central idea.
- **Citation of sources** provides credibility and authority to the information presented, backing up the central idea with reliable references.
**Transitions** help to connect different ideas but do not directly support the central idea itself. **Dialogue** is rarely found in purely informational texts, as it is more characteristic of narratives.
Thus, for this question, both **evidence** and **citation of sources** are correct responses. However, if you can only choose one, the best answer is **evidence**.
- **Evidence** refers to facts, statistics, examples, or quotes that help to substantiate the central idea.
- **Citation of sources** provides credibility and authority to the information presented, backing up the central idea with reliable references.
**Transitions** help to connect different ideas but do not directly support the central idea itself. **Dialogue** is rarely found in purely informational texts, as it is more characteristic of narratives.
Thus, for this question, both **evidence** and **citation of sources** are correct responses. However, if you can only choose one, the best answer is **evidence**.