Practice - Focus on Key Information While Maintaining Original Meaning
Practice Questions
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Define a precis in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Consider the word 'concise.'
What is the primary purpose of a summary?
💡 Hint: Think about summarizing in your own words.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a precis?
💡 Hint: Think about its definition in context.
True or False: A summary can include the writer's opinions.
💡 Hint: Consider who is communicating the information.
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Challenge Problems
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Draft a precis for a fictional article about climate change effects, making sure to reduce the original text by a third while keeping the central message.
💡 Hint: Look for the main thesis in each paragraph to ensure inclusion.
Review a peer's summary. Identify three areas that violate objectivity and suggest ways to neutralize the tone.
💡 Hint: What words reflect personal feelings or biases?
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