Question

Match the definition to the term.1.Subject For discussion2.sentence stating main idea3.most important part of a paragraph4.a sentence explaining or proving the main idea5.putting together all the information to form an overall picture6.emphasizing the differences and similarities of things7. comparing only differences in thingsA:1-GeneralizationA:2-Supporting detailA:3-TopicA:4-contrastA:5-Main ideaA:6-CompareA:7-Topic sentence

Answer 1

1. Subject for discussion = A:3 - Topic

2. Sentence starting main idea = A:7 - Topic sentence

3. Most important part of the paragraph = A:5 - Main idea

4. A sentence explaining the main idea = A:Supporting detail

5. Putting together all the information to form an overall picture = A:1 - Topic

6. Emphasizing the differences and similarities of things = A:6 - Compare

7. Comparing only differences in things = A:4 - Contrast

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Subject for discussion = A:3 - Topic, this is the motif of what is beimg read or said, the main purpose of what is being discussed.

2. Sentence starting main idea = A:7 - Topic sentence, the short one sentenced summary of what the article or passage is about.

3. Most important part of the paragraph = A:5 - Main idea, the most critical part of the discussion.

4. A sentence explaining the main idea = A:Supporting detail, after stating the summary, further details to clarify the main idea.

5. Putting together all the information to form an overall picture = A:1 - Generalization, a vague and not detailed summary but with many sentences instead of just one like the topic sentence.

6. Emphasizing the differences and similarities of things = A:6 - Compare, state of being compared, using different methods to find similarities or differences.

7. Comparing only differences in things = A:4 - Contrast, is to compare the differences (only) to highlight what is not the same about each thing.