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Main Idea and Supporting Details in Writing

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What is the main purpose of supporting details in a piece of writing?

To confuse the reader
To prove the main idea (correct)
To introduce irrelevant information
To hide the main idea

How are supporting details different in fiction and non-fiction writing?

Fiction has no need for supporting details
Non-fiction supporting details are irrelevant
Non-fiction supporting details are only logical analysis
Fiction supporting details include characters and plot details (correct)

Which element of a story is considered the 'main point' that a writer wants the audience to understand?

Theme
Plot details
Main idea (correct)
Characters

What is the difference between plot and theme in a fictional piece of writing?

Plot is the timeline of events, theme is the intended message (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are supporting details important in non-fiction writing?

To act as evidence that supports the main point (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

Living in the suburbs is less crowded than urban areas. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major theme from the story of Beauty and the Beast?

The value of inner beauty over outward appearances. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What benefit is NOT mentioned in the paragraph about living in suburbs?

Smaller yards and homes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the curse get broken in Beauty and the Beast?

Through an act of true love. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What initially causes the young woman to be repulsed by the beast in Beauty and the Beast?

His cursed, beastly form. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the theme and the main idea of a story?

The theme tells us what happened in the story, while the main idea explains why those events are important. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are identifying the main idea and supporting details crucial for understanding a story?

Without them, it's impossible to enjoy or fully understand a story. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do supporting details in a piece of writing aim to do?

Provide additional context to the main idea. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can a reader identify the main point or main idea in a piece of nonfiction writing?

By locating it in the first paragraph of an essay or in the first sentence of a paragraph. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What key questions can a reader ask to find supporting details in a piece of fiction?

Who, what, when, where, why, and how (C) Signup and view all the answers