Main

: These often name the subject directly.

: If a word or phrase appears repeatedly, it is likely the topic. : These often name the subject directly

: Represents the handle. It supports the top and is more specific, usually expressed in a full sentence (e.g., "Penguins are uniquely adapted to survive in harsh Antarctic climates"). 2. Steps to Identify the Main Topic : These often name the subject directly

: Determine the primary person, place, or thing the entire passage discusses. 3. Strategies for Spotting the Main Idea : These often name the subject directly

A simple way to remember the difference is the :

Once you know the topic, use these strategies to find the author's primary point: