Understanding Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Pictures or illustrations in a text

• A list of difficult words found at the end of a book

• Words or sentences around an unknown word that help reveal its meaning

• Words that sound similar to the unknown word

What can context clues help a reader do?

• Skip over difficult words

• Write better essays

• Understand the meaning of an unknown word or phrase

• Memorize the dictionary

What is a 'craven' according to the context provided?

• A coward

• A type of bird

• A king

• A hero

What is a 'mummer' based on the context provided?

• A magician

• An actor

• A singer

• A dancer

What does 'genteel' mean based on its context?

• Loud

• Rude

• Classy and dignified

• Poor

How can antonyms help in understanding an unknown word?

• They cannot help

• By giving a synonym

• By offering a contrast in meaning

• By providing a direct definition

What method can be used to figure out the meaning of 'fleetest'?

• Looking for a definition in the text

• Finding synonyms in the surrounding text

• Asking a friend

• Ignoring the word

What does 'edifices' mean in the given context?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Buildings

• Forests

What should a reader do if context clues do not reveal the meaning of a word?

• Guess the meaning

• Skip the word

• Use a dictionary

• Ask the author

Why is it important to be a 'word detective'?

• To teach others

• To write books

• To improve vocabulary

• To solve mysteries