Question

What is the definition of Central Idea?

A. A lesson the author is teaching about the text
B. What the author is saying about the Need-to-Know topics of a text
C. Elaboration in the text
D. A direct comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as

Answer 1

B

Explanation: The central idea is the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story. The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story.