Glossary

Supporting details:	Additional information in the paragraph that helps you understand the main idea completely. Supporting details are also known as support or details.



Paraphrasing:	Restating an author's material in your own words.



Major details:	Details that directly support the main idea. Major details are also known as primary details.



Minor details:	Details that support other details. Minor details are also known as secondary details.

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