Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'lanky' mean?

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Skinny or tall and thin.

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What does 'extremely' mean?

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Very; to a high degree.

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What are 'remarks'?

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Comments or statements about something.

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What does 'fascinated by' mean?

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Deeply interested in something.

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What does 'perched' mean?

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Sitting on a high place.

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym for 'fascinated'?

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Intrigued.