2.5.3 - Drafting and Refining a Précis
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Practice Questions
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Define what a précis is.
💡 Hint: Think about what summarization means.
What is the first step in drafting a précis?
💡 Hint: What should you seek to understand in the text?
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What is a précisé?
💡 Hint: Consider the length of a typical summary.
True or False: A précis should include personal opinions.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of a summary.
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Translate the following passage into a précis, keeping in mind the guidelines we've discussed.
💡 Hint: Focus on using your own words and retaining the main ideas.
Look at a provided long article and find one sentence that truly captures its essence, then justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about the overall message and intent of the author.
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