Question

What helps readers interpret an informational text to find the central idea? (1 point)
• other texts on the same subject by different authors
a careful reading of the title and first sentence
an analysis of claims and statements in the text
background information about the author

Answer 1

The option that helps readers interpret an informational text to find the central idea is:

**an analysis of claims and statements in the text.**

This allows readers to understand the main points the author is making and how they relate to the central idea.