Context Clues- Dudley

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is using your background knowledge and evidence from the text to figure out the meaning of a word or concept.

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean in the context of smoke and dust?

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Covered.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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Using the sentence 'The cake was so delicious that it was devoured quickly' to understand that 'devoured' means eaten quickly.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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

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How can you use examples as context clues?

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You can use examples to clarify the meaning of a word by providing specific instances or illustrations.

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What does the word 'note' mean in the context of writing?

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A note is a brief written message or reminder.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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The purpose of using context clues is to help readers understand unfamiliar words and improve comprehension.

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What is the definition context clue strategy?

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The definition context clue strategy involves using the definition of a word provided in the text to understand its meaning.