ATI TEAS 7_ Reading COMPLETE TERMS WITH DEFINITIONS 100% RATED CORRECT GRADED A+

ATI TEAS 7_ Reading COMPLETE TERMS WITH DEFINITIONS 100% RATED
CORRECT GRADED A+
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1. Summary A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Includes main characters, events, and places; as well as the overall purpose.

It is shorter than the original text.

2. Topic A word or phrase that everything in the text refers to. (May be repeated)

Usually expressed in a few words and is the general subject of a paragraph or
essay.

Ask yourself two questions:
1. Who/what is the text about?
2. What is the author trying to show/teach to the reader?

3. Main idea The most important point being made by the author in reference to the topic at
hand?

The main idea needs to be a full sentence in order to be completely identified and
defined.

Use the main idea equation:
topic + main point about the topic = main idea

4. What is the dif- • Topic: The main idea of a paragraph. Expressed in a few words at the most.
ference between Ex: Noise pollution.
a topic and main
idea? • Main idea: Overall point the author is making. Expressed in a full sentence to be
completely defined.
Ex: Ways to reduce noise pollution

5. Supporting de- Provide evidence and backing for the main point.
tails
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