Practice Focus On Key Information While Maintaining Original Meaning (3.3.2) - Module 3: The Art of Precis Writing & Summary
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Focus on Key Information While Maintaining Original Meaning

Practice - Focus on Key Information While Maintaining Original Meaning

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a precis in one sentence.

💡 Hint: Consider the word 'concise.'

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

💡 Hint: Think about summarizing in your own words.

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Question 1

What is a precis?

A detailed analysis
A concise summary
A personal opinion

💡 Hint: Think about its definition in context.

Question 2

True or False: A summary can include the writer's opinions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider who is communicating the information.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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