Summary: How to Find the Main Idea ï The topic of a selection is the subject matter. It usually can be expressed in a word or phrase. ï The main idea of a selection is a complete sentence, what the writer wants you to understand about the topic. ï The main idea statement of a paragraph is called a topic sentence. ï The main idea statement of an essay is called a thesis or thesis statement. ï The main idea of a literary work is referred to as a theme. Summary (cont.) ï It is important to recognize the difference between the main idea statement and the supporting details.
Dictionary entry overview: What does pansy mean? â¢ PANSY (noun) The noun PANSY has 3 senses: 1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors 2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive 3. offensive terms for an openly homosexual man Familiarity information: PANSY used as a noun is uncommon.
Etymology[edit] Probably derived from gusset. gussy up â(third-person singular simple present gussies up, present participle gussying up, simple past and past participle gussied up) (informal) To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.