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📚 Glossary Term

Central Idea

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Definition The main point an informational text develops through details and explanation.

🧒 In Simple Words

The central idea is the big point the author wants readers to understand from the whole text.

📌 Example

An article about wetlands may have the central idea that wetlands protect habitats and reduce flooding.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"I used the strongest details in the article to explain its central idea."

🔗 Related Terms

Main IdeaSummaryTextual Evidence