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Main Idea

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The Main Idea is the central message of the text.

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It answers the question -- "What is the author saying about the topic?"

* It is stated in a complete sentence.

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Sometimes it can be found in a paragraph.

* Sometimes it is unstated.

* It is sometimes referred to as the thesis statement.

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Last revised: April 24, 2003

*	The Main Idea is the central message of the text.
*	It answers the question -- "What is the author saying about the topic?"
*	It is stated in a complete sentence.
*	Sometimes it can be found in a paragraph.
*	Sometimes it is unstated.
*	It is sometimes referred to as the thesis statement.