What is the central idea of a text?(2 points)

Question

Responses

a. The main character's favorite activity
a. The main character's favorite activity

b. The setting of the story
b. The setting of the story

c. The most important point or message the author wants to convey
c. The most important point or message the author wants to convey

d. The author's writing style
d. The author's writing style
Question 2
Why is it important to identify the central idea of a text?(2 points)
Responses

a. It helps in writing a book report
a. It helps in writing a book report

b. It enhances comprehension and understanding of the text
b. It enhances comprehension and understanding of the text

c. It allows you to skip parts of the text
c. It allows you to skip parts of the text

d. It is required for all standardized tests

Answer 1

Question 1: What is the central idea of a text?
Correct Response: c. The most important point or message the author wants to convey

Question 2: Why is it important to identify the central idea of a text?
Correct Response: b. It enhances comprehension and understanding of the text