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| Supporting details: | Additional information in the paragraph that helps you understand the main idea completely.
Supporting details are also known as support or details. |
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| Paraphrasing: | Restating an author's material in your own words. |
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| Major details: | Details that directly support the main idea.
Major details are also known as primary details. |
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| Minor details: | Details that support other details.
Minor details are also known as secondary details. |