Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'renowned' mean?

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Famous; well-known.

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What does the word 'whispered' mean?

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Talked very quietly.

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What does the word 'nocturnal' mean?

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Active at night.

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What do we become when we look for context clues?

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Text detectives.

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How many types of context clues are there?

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5.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.