Nonsense Context Clue Silliness

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What does 'dabbleboo' mean?

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unattractive

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What does 'bredflee' mean?

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small amount

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What are 'swishmors'?

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pests

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What does 'groot' mean?

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shy

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What does 'cranzood' mean?

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ripped apart

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What is a nonsense word?

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A made-up word that has no real meaning.

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How can context clues help in understanding nonsense words?

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Context clues provide hints about the meaning based on surrounding words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Descriptive words or phrases that give hints about a word's meaning.

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Why might an author use nonsense words?

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To create humor, engage readers, or encourage imagination.

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What is the purpose of using silly words in a story?

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To entertain and make the text more fun.