Marigolds context clues quiz

What are context clues?

• Hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• The literal definition of a word.

• Associations and emotions that words evoke.

• Writers use for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning.

What is figurative language?

• The literal definition of a word.

• Writers use for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning.

• Hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• Associations and emotions that words evoke.

What is the denotation of a word?

• The literal definition of a word.

• Writers use for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning.

• Hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• Associations and emotions that words evoke.

What is connotation?

• The literal definition of a word.

• Writers use for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning.

• Hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• Associations and emotions that words evoke.

What is a definition context clue?

• A word that rhymes with another word.

• An explanation of the word’s meaning before or after the word appears; usually set off by a comma.

• A synonym of the word.

• A word that has the opposite meaning.

In the sentence "Phlebotomy, the practice of drawing blood, is a very well paying job," what type of context clue is used?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

What is the purpose of using a comparison in writing?

• To offer a clue to the meaning of a word through a comparison.

• To describe a setting in detail.

• To introduce a new character.

• To create suspense in the story.

In the sentence "He looked absolutely flummoxed, like a toddler staring down at his feet on the floor who just isn't sure about this whole 'walking' thing," what does the word "flummoxed" mean?

• Confused

• Happy

• Angry

• Excited

What is the purpose of using a contrast in writing?

• To offer a clue to the meaning of a word through a contrast.

• To describe a setting in detail.

• To introduce a new character.

• To create suspense in the story.

In the sentence "When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate," what does the word "dilate" mean?

• Expand

• Shrink

• Disappear

• Change color