Identify the main idea, a statement that is too broad, and a statement that is too narrow, based on the provided statements.
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify the main idea, a statement that is too broad, and a statement that is too narrow, based on the provided statements about mountain climbing and the conquest of Mount Everest.
Answer
1. M, 2. N, 3. B
- M-Main Idea
- N-Too Narrow
- B-Too Broad
Answer for screen readers
- M-Main Idea
- N-Too Narrow
- B-Too Broad
More Information
The main idea synthesizes the central point of a text. A statement that 'is too broad' is overly general and lacks specifics, while a 'too narrow' statement focuses on a detail, rather than the overall point.
Tips
Students commonly confuse a main idea with a broad statement.
Sources
- PPT] Too Broad? Too Narrow? - nlsd122.org
- Thesis Statements - UNT Dallas - untdallas.edu
- Developing a Strong, Clear Thesis Statement - openoregon.pressbooks.pub
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