Determine a central idea of a text. In one or two sentences, state the central idea, or main point, of 'The Voyage of
the James Caird."

To choose a good persuasive essay topic, begin with a big idea, narrow it down, and a. then narrow it down more; it is impossible to have a topic that is too narrow. b. do some research to see what you should write about c. specify-ask a question you want answered in your argument