The big point or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader

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  • Is the big point or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader?

    The main idea is the “big point” or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader. Often the reader can find the main idea just by looking at the title. For example, a passage titled: “Why Students Should Have Less Homework” will include reasons for that idea.

    What does the main idea of a text tell the reader?

    The main idea tells the reader what the paragraph, article, or other section of a text is going to be about. Often the main idea is explicitly provided in a declarative statement, which is a statement of fact ending in a period: Every year, hundreds of children prepare to compete in the Scripps Spelling Bee.

    What idea refers to the main point of the writers?

    The main idea is a complete sentence; it includes the topic and what the author wants to say about it. If the author states the main idea in his paragraph it is called a “topic sentence.”

    What is the most important points in a text which support the main idea?

    The major details are the primary points that support the main idea. Paragraphs often contain minor details as well. While the major details explain and develop the main idea, they, in turn are expanded upon the minor supporting details.