Main

: 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. : Represents the handle

: Determine the primary person, place, or thing the entire passage discusses. 3. Strategies for Spotting the Main Idea : Represents the handle

: Represents the top of the umbrella. It is broad, often just one or two words (e.g., "Penguins"). : Represents the handle