Question

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about central ideas? Question 2 options: Central Ideas include details from a specific text. Central Idea is not always stated; sometimes it must be inferred. Central Ideas are only found in literary works. Central Ideas could be considered a 1-sentence summary of the text.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

• Central Ideas are only found in literary works.

Explanation:

The central idea is the principal message the author wants the reader to understand and remember. It is a complete sentence that explains what the text is about and ties together all of the information given in all types of texts (literary works, informative works, etc). The central idea also known as main idea is doesn't have to be stated in the text, it can be implied through the information given so the reader has to discover it.