3.1.2 - Discerning Major vs. Minor Details
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Identify a major detail from a short paragraph on renewable energy.
💡 Hint: Look for information that directly supports the main idea.
List a minor detail from a text about a historical event.
💡 Hint: Focus on information that is not essential to understanding the event.
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Which of the following details is considered a major detail?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is essential.
True or False: Minor details are also necessary to understand the main message.
💡 Hint: Consider what could be omitted without losing main understanding.
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Given a complex argumentative text, identify major and minor details and explain why certain information is categorized as such.
💡 Hint: Look for how each detail connects back to the overall thesis.
Summarize a provided passage, ensuring to include only major details and explaining why minor details were excluded.
💡 Hint: Revisit the main ideas and ensure conciseness.
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