Main Idea and DETAILSThe main idea is the most important idea about a topic.
The details are what support the main idea. The main idea is the most important idea from a paragraph, passage, or article. The details are small pieces of information that tell more about the main idea. The main idea is the primary concept of a passage, paragraph, or article. It represents the essential point that the author is trying to convey. The main idea may be clearly stated as a sentence often referred to as the topic sentence or thesis. The main idea is usually reinforced by a series of other points or details which support the main idea. These are called supporting ideas and may also be stated or implied.
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