A central idea is the main point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text. It is often not explicitly stated but can be inferred from the details and arguments presented throughout.
____________________ are facts, statements, and examples that add support.
A topic is the subject or main theme of a text, essentially what the text is about.
Text structure refers to the way information is organized within a text, which can include various formats such as chronological order, cause and effect, problem and solution, comparison and contrast, etc.
Text structure helps develop the central idea over the course of the text.