Summary of the Adventure of Silver Blaze
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17 Terms
Summary
Short statement of what a text is mostly about
What a Summary Includes
Main idea + key details only
What a Summary Excludes
No full retelling or tiny details
Gist Definition
1 sentence per section or chapter to show the big picture
Gist Strategy
Use 1-line notes every few paragraphs or chapters
Track Characters
Write the protagonist, antagonist, and frequent characters
Protagonist
Main character of a story
Antagonist
Character who opposes the protagonist
Track Major Events
Write key events in order, no small details
Chronological Order
Tell events in the same order they happened
Silver Blaze Plot
Holmes and Watson investigate a missing racehorse
Crime Reveal
Straker planned the crime but was killed accidentally
Silver Blaze Twist
The horse kills Straker while escaping
Memory Trick
Gist - Characters - Big Events - Short Paragraph
One-Line Notes
Keep each note short and simple
Important Filter
Ask: “Would I tell a friend this part?” If no, leave it out
Note 
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