4th grade Inferencing

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is the process of using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What does 'sensory language' mean?

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Sensory language uses words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) to create vivid imagery.

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What does the phrase 'piece of cake' mean in a figurative sense?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does 'all ears' mean?

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It means to be fully attentive and listening carefully.

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What does 'actions speak louder than words' imply?

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It implies that what people do is more important than what they say.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does 'grabbed the students’ attention' mean?

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It means to capture the interest of the students.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more interesting and engaging.

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What does 'to show surprise' mean in a story context?

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It means to express a reaction of shock or astonishment.