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If the similarity is close it should be mentioned and referenced.

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Yes, if you are using a reasonably similar idea from a reading text, it is ethically important to cite the original source to give credit to the author and avoid plagiarism. Citation also allows readers to trace the idea back to its source for further reading and verification.

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