A summary is a concise description that outlines the main facts and ideas of a literary work. To write an effective summary, one should understand the text through multiple readings, note key information, and use an outline to organize thoughts while adhering to specific do's and don'ts for clarity and brevity. This guide emphasizes the importance of focusing on essential points and using simple language.

1. English Summary
a brief introduction

2. WHAT IS A
SUMMARY?
According to Cambridge
Dictionary, a Summary is
"a short, clear description
that gives the main facts
or ideas about
something"

3. In English, the summary of
a piece of literary work
like poetry, prose, drama,
fiction etc is the summing
up of important aspects,
facts, plots, characters,
ideas etc in it.

4. HOW TO WRITE SUMMARY OF A TEXT?
Read the text 2-3 times to understand it
thoroughly.
Note down the important information.
Understand the plot structure, characters,
tone, time, place and action.
Pick out important keywords.

5. Using the keywords, make a short outline.
Your outline should reflect the whole story.
Using the outline, write a rough description of
the text.
Check out if you have missed an important
point.

6. Do's of Writing a Summary
Use simple and lucid langauge.
Use indirect speech.
Focus on the important points and facts.
Use short paragraphs.
Use headings and subheading.

7. Dont's of Writing a Summary
Don't include unnecessary details and information.
Avoid using Direct Speech unless required.
Don't make the summary too lengthy.
Avoid long paragraphs.

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