HISET TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS- READING
Conclusion - Answer-A summary based on evidence or facts
Generalization - Answer-A conclusion drawn from specific information that is used to make a broad
statement about a topic or person
Inference - Answer-A conclusion one can draw from the presented details.
Connotation - Answer-the implied or associative meaning of a word
Denotation - Answer-The dictionary definition of a word
Tone - Answer-Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
Antagonist - Answer-A character or force in conflict with the main character
Climax - Answer-Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
Conflict - Answer-A struggle between opposing forces
, Denouement - Answer-an outcome; result
Exposition - Answer-a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
Falling Action - Answer-Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Narrative Hook - Answer-the part of the story that catches the reader's attention
Plot - Answer-Sequence of events in a story; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Protagonist - Answer-Main character in a story
Resolution - Answer-a firm decision to do or not to do something.
Rising Action - Answer-the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.
Characterization - Answer-A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and
their personal traits.
Direct Characterization - Answer-tells the audience what the personality of the character is
Flat Character - Answer-A character who is not very well developed; has few identifiable characteristics
Indirect Characterization - Answer-Author subtly reveals the character through actions and interactions.
Main Character - Answer-the most important character in the story (protagonist)
ANSWERS- READING
Conclusion - Answer-A summary based on evidence or facts
Generalization - Answer-A conclusion drawn from specific information that is used to make a broad
statement about a topic or person
Inference - Answer-A conclusion one can draw from the presented details.
Connotation - Answer-the implied or associative meaning of a word
Denotation - Answer-The dictionary definition of a word
Tone - Answer-Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
Antagonist - Answer-A character or force in conflict with the main character
Climax - Answer-Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
Conflict - Answer-A struggle between opposing forces
, Denouement - Answer-an outcome; result
Exposition - Answer-a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
Falling Action - Answer-Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Narrative Hook - Answer-the part of the story that catches the reader's attention
Plot - Answer-Sequence of events in a story; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Protagonist - Answer-Main character in a story
Resolution - Answer-a firm decision to do or not to do something.
Rising Action - Answer-the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.
Characterization - Answer-A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and
their personal traits.
Direct Characterization - Answer-tells the audience what the personality of the character is
Flat Character - Answer-A character who is not very well developed; has few identifiable characteristics
Indirect Characterization - Answer-Author subtly reveals the character through actions and interactions.
Main Character - Answer-the most important character in the story (protagonist)
