Question

Which best describes a retelling?

an explanation written in one’s own words that provides all of the details and information in a text
a written response that provides a personal opinion related to the central idea of a text
a short statement written in one’s own words that provides the key points or central idea of a text
a formal report that provides scientific facts and data to support the ideas in a text

Answer 1

Answer:

An explanation of a text, written in your own words that summarizes the central plot.

Explanation:

A given text such as a book or movie script can have any number of plot points (both primary and secondary). When you are retelling text, you are giving an accurate summary of the event(s) that occurred within the text. You might omit minuscule details, or other types information not relevant to the central plot.