Question

What steps best help a reader determine the central idea of a text? Select three options.

distinguishing between key details and minor details
analyzing the organizational structure of the text
analyzing extra commentary in each paragraph
citing evidence from the text to support the conclusion
looking for repeated words and phrases

Answer 1

- distinguishing between key details and minor details
- analyzing the organizational structure of the text
- looking for repeated words and phrases

Briefly: key vs. minor details shows what supports the main idea; text structure reveals how ideas are developed; repeated words/phrases often highlight the central focus.