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.
The garden pansy is a type of large-flowered hybrid plant cultivated as a garden flower.he name pansy is derived from the French word pensee, pensÃ©e, thought and was imported Into Late Middle english as a name Of viola in the-mid 15th, century as the flower was regarded as a symbol of. remembrance