MoGea-English questions with correct answers

topics CORRECT ANSWER subject of a text or what the text is about. usually expressed in a few words main ideas CORRECT ANSWER most important point being made by the author. needs a full sentence to be completely defined main topic CORRECT ANSWER a paragraphs first sentence is often the _____ ____ sentence and it gives you a summary of the content of the paragraph supporting details CORRECT ANSWER provide evidence and backing for the main point. need this in order to show that a main idea is correct, or valid, the author needs to add details that prove their point theme CORRECT ANSWER this is an issue, an idea, or a question raised by the text. they are seldom expressed directly in a text, so they can be difficult to identify. authors position CORRECT ANSWER readers need to take this into account when considering the authors message, persuasive essay CORRECT ANSWER this is when the author is attempting to change the readers mind or convince him of something he did not believe previously