Multiple Meaning Words 7th grade

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What is a multiple meaning word?

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A word that has more than one meaning.

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Define the word 'fire' as used in cooking.

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Burning to produce heat, light, and flames.

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What does 'novel' mean in the context of a new idea?

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New or original.

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What does 'fair' mean in the context of equality?

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Just; equal.

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Define 'contemporaries'.

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People of the same age.

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What does 'duck' mean in the context of avoiding something?

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To bend down.

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Give an example of a multiple meaning word.

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Bark (the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree).

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What is the importance of context in understanding multiple meaning words?

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Context helps determine which meaning of a word is being used.

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How can you identify the meaning of a word in a sentence?

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Look for clues in the surrounding words and the overall context.

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What is a homonym?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings.