HESI A2 EXAM - READING
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CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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Topic - answer-Is the subject of a text(what the text is about) expressed in a few words
Main idea - answer-Most important point being made by the author, Often needs a full
sentence to be completely defined. Brief, summary of the text
Thesis - answer-Specific perspective on an issue that the author supports with evidence
Supporting details - answer-Provide evidence and backing for the main idea
Denotative - answer-Meaning of a word is the literal meaning. Most nonfiction is fact -
based and authors don't use flowery.
Connotative meaning - answer-Goes Beyond denotative meaning to include the
emotional reaction that a word may invoke. In fiction, the author is using the
connotative meaning.
Context
Despite his intelligence, Hector's low brow and bad posture made him look obtuse.
Obtuse means what ? - answer-Obtuse means unintelligent
Context
COMPREHENSION WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026 UPDATE!!
Topic - answer-Is the subject of a text(what the text is about) expressed in a few words
Main idea - answer-Most important point being made by the author, Often needs a full
sentence to be completely defined. Brief, summary of the text
Thesis - answer-Specific perspective on an issue that the author supports with evidence
Supporting details - answer-Provide evidence and backing for the main idea
Denotative - answer-Meaning of a word is the literal meaning. Most nonfiction is fact -
based and authors don't use flowery.
Connotative meaning - answer-Goes Beyond denotative meaning to include the
emotional reaction that a word may invoke. In fiction, the author is using the
connotative meaning.
Context
Despite his intelligence, Hector's low brow and bad posture made him look obtuse.
Obtuse means what ? - answer-Obtuse means unintelligent
Context
