What helps readers interpret an informational text to find the central idea?(1 point)

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background information about the author
background information about the author

other texts on the same subject by different authors
other texts on the same subject by different authors

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

a careful reading of the title and first sentence

Answer 1

To help readers interpret an informational text to find the central idea, a careful reading of the title and first sentence is particularly effective. The title often summarizes the main topic, and the first sentence usually presents key information or a thesis that guides the reader's understanding of the text.