Which of the following best describes the difference between a topic and a central/main idea? (1 point)

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A topic helps to introduce the central idea.
A topic helps to introduce the central idea.

A topic is the subject, whereas the central idea is what the author wants the reader to know about the topic.
A topic is the subject, whereas the central idea is what the author wants the reader to know about the topic.

A central idea includes many important details about the topic.
A central idea includes many important details about the topic.

A central idea is the subject and is usually short, whereas the topic gives the reader lots of extra information.
A central idea is the subject and is usually short, whereas the topic gives the reader lots of extra information.
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A central idea is the subject and is usually short, whereas the topic gives the reader lots of extra information.