The main idea of a text
is not always directly stated
is always stated in the first paragraph
usually appears in the conclusion
is found in the body of the text

This excerpt is an example of a claim of a. fact b. policy c. value d. definition

How did the man from "to build a fire" put his life in danger?

In the space below, write a 800-1,000 word fictional narrative with an engaging hook, well-developed characters, conflict, and resolution, effective dialogue, examples of suspense and symbolism, and proper use of creative punctuation, including quotation marks, commas, and dashes.