Context Clues Flashcard- 7th ELA

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What does 'exhilarating' mean?

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Exciting or thrilling.

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What does 'ominous' mean?

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Threatening.

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What does 'futile' mean?

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Pointless.

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What does 'stern' mean in the context of a teacher's look?

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Serious, strict, or harsh.

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What does 'rhetoric' refer to?

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to clarify meaning.

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What does 'metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does 'simile' mean?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'