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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn how to infer the meaning of new vocabulary from context?

• It helps you guess words randomly

• It allows you to understand texts more deeply and independently

• It makes reading slower

• It is only useful for tests

Multiple Choice

Which strategy helps readers infer meaning?

• Ignore the sentence

• Use context clues around the word

• Memorize random synonyms

• Skip all unfamiliar words

Open Ended

How does the author use diction (word choice) to create mood in the passage?

Multiple Select

Based on the passage and the vocabulary definitions, which words from the text describe a mood or feeling? Select all that apply.

• dejected

• vivacious

• hinges

• leaden

Open Ended

Do you have any questions about using context clues to understand vocabulary, or would you like to learn more about how word choice affects meaning?

Open Ended

Write a sentence using the word 'irrevocable' that shows its meaning without directly giving the definition.