Context Clues-Grade 4

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What are context clues?

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Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

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What does the word 'literal' mean?

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The actual meaning.

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What does 'disdain' mean?

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To have a strong dislike for something.

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What is a synonym for 'treacherous'?

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Dangerous.

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What should pedestrians do before crossing the street?

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Look both ways.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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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 a context clue?

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A word or phrase in a sentence that helps define an unknown word.

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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.

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What is a 'pedestrian'?

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A person who is walking, especially in a city or town.