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B. Gaining the main ideas of passages or text as a whole.
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The purpose of summarizing, is to briefly present the <em>key points</em> of a theory or work in order to provide context for your argument/thesis. Read the work first to understand the author's intent. This is a crucial step because an incomplete reading could lead to an inaccurate summary.
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Feeling depressed because there is no sign of rescuers, Brian cleans up his camp to get some control over his situation. About midday he looks at himself in the lake. His reflection shows how much his body has changed since he arrived—he's much leaner. This makes him think about other changes he is experiencing. Brian sees and hears more sharply and clearly than before.
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