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Summarizing
Summarizing the Main Idea and Details Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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implied | using details to infer what the main idea is |
paraphrase | putting ideas in your own words |
relevant | relates to; important |
summary | includes the main idea and important details in a short form |
supporting detail | details that back up, or support, the main idea; includes examples, facts, statistics, reasons, and descriptions |
thesis | the subject of an article |
topic | the subject of an article |
topic sentence | when the main idea is stated in one sentence |
main idea | the most important idea that a writer expresses about the topic |