Reading Practice Questions HiSET

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What is the author's point of view?

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The author's point of view is their opinion or attitude towards a subject.

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What does it mean when a character is described as 'cowardly'?

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A cowardly character is someone who is afraid and lacks courage.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does the word 'opposing' mean?

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Opposing means being against or in contrast to something.

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What is a positive point of view?

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A positive point of view shows a favorable or optimistic opinion about something.

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What is a negative point of view?

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A negative point of view shows an unfavorable or pessimistic opinion about something.

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What is a character trait?

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A character trait is a quality or characteristic that describes a person's behavior or personality.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.