Question

which would be a characteristic of a retelling of eighty years and more?

it would only include the central ideas, such as stantons views on equality.
it would be written in the exact same language as the original text.
it would include all the supporting details, such as the name of stantons school.
it would cut out certain details and be significantly shorter than the original text.

Explanation:

Define retelling versus summarizing

Using the Summary vs Retelling knowledge point

• A retelling is a detailed, sequential recounting of a text, including its main events, characters, and supporting details.
• A summary is a concise overview focusing only on the central ideas, making it significantly shorter than the original text.

Analyze the given options

• Option 1 describes a summary, which focuses only on central ideas.
• Option 2 describes direct quoting or copying, not retelling in one's own words.
• Option 3 correctly identifies that a retelling includes supporting details, such as specific names or events.
• Option 4 describes a summary, which cuts out details to be significantly shorter.

Answer:

• It would only include the central ideas, such as Stanton's views on equality.
• It would be written in the exact same language as the original text.
• It would include all the supporting details, such as the name of Stanton's school. (Correct answer)
• It would cut out certain details and be significantly shorter than the original text.