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svetlana [45]
3 years ago
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What is a gist statement

English
1 answer:
olchik [2.2K]3 years ago
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Answer:

A summary

Explanation:

A gist statement sums up a  point.

it has a maximum of 20 words and usually a min of 10 words. it cuts to the point instead of explaining more than you need to.

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