Which of the following describes the difference between main points and minor details of a literary text?(1 point)

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Main points include key vocabulary words from a story, whereas minor details do not.
Main points include key vocabulary words from a story, whereas minor details do not.

Main points are essential to the story, whereas minor details are not.
Main points are essential to the story, whereas minor details are not.

Main points are quotations from the text, whereas minor details are in the author's own words.
Main points are quotations from the text, whereas minor details are in the author's own words.

Main points are written from a first-person point of view, whereas minor details are written in the third person.
Main points are written from a first-person point of view, whereas minor details are written in the third person.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

"Main points are essential to the story, whereas minor details are not."

Main points convey the primary themes, arguments, or events that are critical to understanding the narrative, while minor details provide additional context, description, or background that, while enriching the text, are not crucial to its main message.

Answer 2

Looking at the options provided, the correct answer is:

**Main points are essential to the story, whereas minor details are not.**

This is correct because:
- Main points are the key ideas, themes, and plot elements that are crucial to understanding the story's overall meaning and progression
- Without main points, the fundamental story would fall apart or lose its meaning
- Minor details add richness and depth but could be removed while still maintaining the core story
- Minor details include supplementary information that enhances but isn't critical to understanding the basic narrative

The other options are incorrect because:
- Key vocabulary words can appear in both main points and minor details
- The use of quotations vs. author's words doesn't determine if something is a main point
- Point of view (first-person vs. third-person) doesn't determine if something is a main point or minor detail

Note: I notice there appear to be some duplicate options in your list and some navigation text at the bottom. I've focused on addressing the core question about the difference between main points and minor details.