ELA.7.V.1.3: Apply knowledge of context clues,

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What is the role of background knowledge in reading?

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It helps understand new words in context.

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What does the metaphor 'house of cards' imply?

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The argument was weak and unstable.

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How can students master the ELA.7.V.1.3 standard?

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By reading various texts and using reference materials.

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Why is understanding figurative and connotative meanings important?

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It enhances reading comprehension and writing skills.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that includes metaphors, similes, and other non-literal uses.

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What are context clues?

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Hints within the text that help define a word or understand its meaning.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is connotation?

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The emotional or cultural association with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as found in a dictionary.