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.
bloke. Bloke: an informal English word for man, similar to chap, guy, feller / fella / fellow, geezer. Often thought of as an Australian word as it is commonly used over there. The Aussie Bloke is a stereotype of a typical Australian Man, i.e. loves sport, beer, bbq's.It's used in UK and Aus. in the same way guy and dude are used in America.According to a local newspaper in the Midlands, the word originated in the Black country (an area near Birmingham, UK), but I'm really not sure how much truth is in that! 'Look at that fat bloke over there!'.t's used in UK and Aus. in the same way guy and dude are used in America. According to a local newspaper in the Midlands, the word originated in the Black country (an area near Birmingham, UK), but I'm really not sure how much truth is in that! 'Look at that fat bloke over there!'.