Which term means to briefly restate the main idea and supporting details?

• A. Main idea
• B. Summarize
• C. Imagery
• D. Repetition

Answer: (B)

Summarizing means briefly restating the main idea and the supporting details in your own words and in a shorter form. The best answer is this term because it focuses on condensing the essential point plus the key facts that back it up, without adding new information. It’s about capturing what the text is mainly saying and the most important details, then saying them concisely. Imagery, by contrast, is language that appeals to the senses; repetition is repeating words or ideas for emphasis; and the main idea is the central point of the passage itself, not the act of restating it. For example, a paragraph about a community festival might be summarized as: the festival brings people together and features games, music, and food. This shows how the main idea and a few key details are conveyed in a shorter form.