What is a summary?(1 point)

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a brief statement that includes the main points and elements of a story
a brief statement that includes the main points and elements of a story

the description that explains in detail every part of a text
the description that explains in detail every part of a text

a short moralistic tale that features animal characters that act and speak
a short moralistic tale that features animal characters that act and speak

the lesson or main point of a poem, drama, or story
the lesson or main point of a poem, drama, or story

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main points and elements of a story.

Which piece of information is included in an objective summary?(1 point)
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an analysis of a characters’ motivations
an analysis of a characters’ motivations

the story’s setting
the story’s setting

opinions about characters’ actions
opinions about characters’ actions

direct quotes from the text
direct quotes from the text

The story’s setting is included in an objective summary.

Which summary is objective?(1 point)
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There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in! I think Carlos was more surprised than Erin. Erin ended up getting the bird back outside.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in! I think Carlos was more surprised than Erin. Erin ended up getting the bird back outside.

There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in, and Carlos shouted, “Everybody get down!” Erin just laughed and helped the bird find its way out.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in, and Carlos shouted, “Everybody get down!” Erin just laughed and helped the bird find its way out.

As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, or maybe just pretended to so Erin could be the hero. Erin got the bird back outside.
As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, or maybe just pretended to so Erin could be the hero. Erin got the bird back outside.

As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, but Erin managed to get the bird back outside.

The summary that is objective is:

"As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, but Erin managed to get the bird back outside."

This version sticks to the facts without adding personal opinions or interpretations.

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