4.10 ACT Reading Comprehension Traps Flashcard

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What is the main characteristic of the deceptive language trap?

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Twisting details from the passage.

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In which trap does an answer choice include information not present in the passage?

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Misused detail trap.

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Which trap involves selecting a statement from the passage that is factually correct but doesn't address the question?

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Half truth/Half Lie.

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How can students improve their ability to navigate reading comprehension traps?

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Familiarize themselves with the common traps so that they do not fall into it.

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How can students best avoid falling into reading comprehension traps on the ACT?

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Stick closely to the author's language and purpose.

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What is the extreme language trap?

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A trap where answer choices use exaggerated or absolute terms that distort the author's intent.

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What does the out-of-scope trap refer to?

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An answer choice that includes information irrelevant to the passage or question.

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What is the misused detail trap?

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A trap where an answer choice misrepresents or misinterprets details from the passage.

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What is a half truth/half lie in the context of reading comprehension?

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A statement that is partially true but does not fully answer the question.

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Why is it important to analyze answer choices carefully?

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To avoid falling into traps that can lead to incorrect answers.