Question

Select the correct answer. Which choice best defines the central idea of a passage? A. It is the specific idea the passage focuses on. B. It is the general topic of the passage. C. It is who or what the entire passage is about. D. It is the evidence that supports the argument.

Answer 1

A. It is the specific idea the passage focuses on.

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

: the central idea of a passage is the specific idea that passage focuses on. It is the most important idea contained in the passage which the author speaks on. It is usually found in the beginning paragraphs of the passage and usually reiterated on at the end. The central idea gives the passage purpose and direction and is usually often referred to in explanation by other portions of the passage.