Flashcard 2 - Reading Flashcard Set for the TABE Test

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The correct answer is:

the overall idea or point of a piece of writing


Explanation:

In an essay, or nonfiction work, the main idea is an author’s thought about a topic. The main idea is usually presented as a complete sentence, found at the beginning of a body paragraph or in the introduction paragraph of an essay. Main idea should not be confused with topic. The topic is who or what the writing is about. The main idea is what the author has to say about the topic. To determine the main idea, ask youself: “What is being said about the topic?” or “What point is the author making in this essay (or paragraph)?”

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