Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does the word 'distinct' mean?

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Easily recognized or clearly different from others.

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What can you use as context clues?

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Pictures, words you know, examples, and definitions.

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What does the word 'treacherous' mean in the context of a river?

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Dangerous or hazardous.

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What is a salutation?

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A greeting or expression of goodwill.

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What does the word 'literal' mean?

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The actual meaning, without exaggeration or metaphor.

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How can pictures serve as context clues?

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Pictures can provide visual hints that help explain the meaning of words or concepts.

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What is an example of using a definition as a context clue?

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If a text says 'A mammal is an animal that has fur and gives birth to live young,' the definition helps understand the word 'mammal'.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers understand the text better and improve comprehension.