Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a literal meaning?

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The actual meaning of a word or phrase, without exaggeration or metaphor.

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What does the word 'beacon' mean?

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A light used as a signal or warning.

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What does 'sweltering' mean?

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Very hot.

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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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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words and improve comprehension.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes a situation or provides synonyms for a difficult word.

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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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What is an example of figurative language?

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Metaphors and similes, such as 'the world is a stage'.

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What does 'exaggeration' mean?

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A statement that makes something seem better, worse, larger, or smaller than it really is.