Which statements about the controlling idea of a text are true? Select 4 options.

Question

It includes the topic of the text.
It includes quotes from experts.
It includes the author’s viewpoint.
It is usually stated in the text’s introduction.
It is the underlying message of the text.
It is comparable to the theme (for a work of fiction).

Answer 1

The following statements about the controlling idea of a text are true:

1. It includes the topic of the text.
2. It includes the author’s viewpoint.
3. It is usually stated in the text’s introduction.
4. It is the underlying message of the text.

(Note: The comparison to theme for a work of fiction can be contextual, but it is not always a direct correlation as controlling ideas can apply to various text types beyond just fiction.)