What is the difference between the central idea and a summary? A. the central idea is a brief overview of the text, including all important details, while a summary explains the deeper meaning or theme of the text. B. The central idea lists the main events in the order they happen, while a summary provides an opinion about the text. C. The central idea focuses on the main point or main idea, while a summary includes the main idea, important details, and important events from the text. D. they are the same thing.

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What is the difference between the central idea and a summary?  A. the central idea is a brief overview of the text, including all important details, while a summary explains the deeper meaning or theme of the text. B. The central idea lists the main events in the order they happen, while a summary provides an opinion about the text.  C. The central idea focuses on the main point or main idea, while a summary includes the main idea, important details, and important events from the text.  D. they are the same thing.

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C. The central idea focuses on the main point or main idea, while a summary includes the main idea, important details, and important events from the text.

This option accurately distinguishes the central idea, which captures the essence or main message of the text, from a summary, which offers a more comprehensive overview that includes significant details and events.