What is a central idea?(1 point)

Responses

a fact, statement, or example that adds information
a fact, statement, or example that adds information

the general subject of a text
the general subject of a text

a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books
a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books

the key point the author wants to communicate

5 answers

The key point the author wants to communicate.

What is a topic?(1 point)
Responses

the key point the author wants to communicate
the key point the author wants to communicate

the general subject of a text
the general subject of a text

a fact, statement, or example that adds information
a fact, statement, or example that adds information

a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books
a theme for a collection of related papers, essays, or books

The general subject of a text.

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

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

background information about the author
background information about the author

a careful reading of the title and first sentence
a careful reading of the title and first sentence

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.