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Supporting Detail

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A supporting detail is a specific fact, example, or sentence that backs up a larger idea.

Course connection

PSAT Reading Study Guide & Testing Strategy

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Supporting Detail appears across 2 PSAT guides as a remediation concept.
  2. A true detail can still be wrong if it does not support the question’s specific claim.

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