Chapter 8: Implied Main Ideas and Implied Central Ideas
Lab Activity 36: Implied Main Ideas
 
Objective
To use supporting details to determine the implied main idea.

arrow.gifStep 2: Study the following groups of details to solve the word puzzle and determine what object each describes. You may need a dictionary for some details.


      6.
Dorothy's passage home
And Mr.Bojangles' rhythmic elevation
Were made possible by us.
We can sneak, loaf, flop, and slide.
No matter where we stop, we are soles you can count on.

We are ________. 

 
 
 
 


      7.
I am a hermit's hut
And a nun's room for meditation.
A small group of an organization,
I am also part of many in all plants and animals.
While I can be magnified and multiplied, I can electrify as well.

I am a _______. 

 
 
 
 


      8.
I can protect and save with relentless passion.
No frivolous planner, I am the sanctuary for both meek and ferocious.
A flavor-saver of fruit, I can defend in a pickle.
Though a shelf-life–extender, I am not eternal.
While I can salt your enemies, I, too, can expire.

I am a _____. 

 
 
 
 


      9.
I am vapor made visible
And the precursor of the combustible.
I can strike terror, causing people to flee,
But I can also connect and signal reports.
Some use me with mirrors to deceive,
And others use me to stun or stupefy drones.

I am _____. 

 
 
 
 


      10.
The subject of romances gone awry,
I am scrutinized and measured in many degrees.
An instrument for architects and musicians
I have also fascinated artists.
I will be straight with you at all times.

I am a ________. 

 
 
 
 







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