4th Grade - Using Context Clues

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What does the word 'trickster' mean?

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Someone who enjoys tricking or deceiving others.

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What does 'splendor' refer to?

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Something of great beauty or impressive appearance.

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What does 'shrewd' mean?

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Clever.

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What is an example of 'exaggeration'?

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I had to wait forever for my lunch.

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What does 'legendary' mean?

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Famous or well-known, often for heroic deeds.

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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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How can you identify a synonym using context clues?

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

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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 is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.