8th Grade Context Clues

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What does 'bewildered' mean?

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Confused or perplexed.

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What can you infer if someone feels 'relieved'?

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They feel a sense of relief or release from stress or burden.

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What does 'coax' mean in the context of persuading someone?

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To gently persuade someone to do something.

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What does 'gradual' mean?

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Slow or occurring in small steps.

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What does 'unresponsive' mean?

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Not reacting to input or stimuli.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To help understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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How can you identify a synonym using context clues?

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Look for words or phrases that have similar meanings in the surrounding text.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of understanding tone in a passage?

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Tone helps convey the author's attitude and can influence the reader's interpretation.