Which statements describe the central ideas of a text? Select three choices.They explain helpful details.They are the most important ideas in a text.They give examples of key ideas.They are supported by details.They can be explicitly stated or implied.

Central ideas are the most important points a text communicates, so choice B is correct. Details in the text support those ideas, making choice D correct. A central idea may be stated directly or implied by the text, so choice E is also correct; details and examples help explain or support an idea rather than being the central idea themselves.

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