1.3.2.3 - Summarizing
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What is the purpose of summarizing?
💡 Hint: Think about what we do to understand the main points.
What does paraphrasing involve?
💡 Hint: Hint at using simpler language to convey the same meaning.
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What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?
💡 Hint: Focus on the simplicity of the text's core message.
True or False: Summarizing can only be done with written texts.
💡 Hint: Consider where else summaries are used.
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Summarize Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' in one paragraph, focusing on key elements.
💡 Hint: Think of the emotional arc and central tension.
Read a short story and provide a summary while incorporating direct quotes to emphasize critical parts.
💡 Hint: Select quotes that resonate with the text's main message.
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