RL/RI 8.4, L.4, L.5

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined within the sentence?

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Definition

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What type of context clue is indicated by the phrase 'for unknown reasons'?

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Cause and Effect

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What does 'resistance' mean in the context of women's suffrage?

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Resistance refers to opposition or pushback against a movement or idea.

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What type of context clue is used when examples are provided to clarify a term?

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Example

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What is the meaning of 'downsizing' in a business context?

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Downsizing refers to reducing the number of employees or the size of a company.

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What does 'exile' mean?

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Exile means the state of being away from one's home country.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is contrasted with another?

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Antonym