Chapter 5

Locating states main idea

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Being able to determine the main idea is like having the answer to a puzzle. In order to achieve this,
First, be able to tell the difference between the general topic and the more specific ones.
Second, topic is the most general idea while a main idea is more specific in covering the idea of the piece of writing.
Third, Details are most specific and their job is to explain the main idea.
Those things help you accomplish this are question yourself (what is the meaning of what you’re reading?), locating clue words, searching in the usual places, and categorizing an author’s points. Doing these will help you find the main ideas more efficiently so the relationships between the topic, main idea, and details are more clear. Some main ideas are incredibly obvious, while others are more implied and need time to seek