[ran3000]

Yes, I do this sometimes for math proofs.

The point of writing atomic flashcards is to prevent the loss of resolution reviewing questions about wholes (sentences in your case). Mind that atomic does not mean that it has to be about details, I usually create flashcards for each abstraction, that is, besides asking for details, I also write a question for the full sentence. This is one way to prevent the loss of resolution, but sometimes it is time consuming to write all those flashcards (think about a long proof). Another way to do it, is to write down the answer pen-and-paper, that way you are forced to focus on the details, not just the big picture: no loss of resolution.