Question

what steps best help a reader determine the central idea of a text? select three options.

distinguishing between key details and minor details
analyzing the organizational structure of the text
analyzing extra commentary in each paragraph
citing evidence from the text to support the conclusion
looking for repeated words and phrases

Explanation:

Evaluate details

Using the Central Idea Identification knowledge point

• Distinguishing between key details and minor details helps isolate the core message from supporting trivia.
• Analyzing extra commentary focuses on non-essential information, which distracts from finding the main point.

Evaluate structure and repetition

Using the Central Idea Identification knowledge point

• Analyzing the organizational structure reveals how the author builds and connects main points.
• Looking for repeated words and phrases highlights recurring themes and central topics.
• Citing evidence supports an already determined conclusion rather than helping to find the central idea initially.

Answer:

• distinguishing between key details and minor details (Correct answer)
• analyzing the organizational structure of the text (Correct answer)
• analyzing extra commentary in each paragraph
• citing evidence from the text to support the conclusion
• looking for repeated words and phrases (Correct answer)