Using Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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

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What is an antonym clue?

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An antonym clue is a type of context clue that provides a word with the opposite meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym clue?

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A synonym clue is a type of context clue that provides a word with a similar meaning to help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an inference clue?

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An inference clue is a type of context clue that requires the reader to make a logical guess about the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text.

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What is a definition clue?

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A definition clue is a type of context clue where the meaning of the unfamiliar word is directly explained in the text.

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What is an example clue?

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An example clue is a type of context clue that provides examples to help clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does 'opaque' mean?

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Opaque means not able to be seen through; not transparent.

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What does 'grotesque' mean?

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Grotesque means comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

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What does 'psychological' mean?

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Psychological means relating to the mind or mental processes.

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What does 'restlessly' mean?

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Restlessly means unable to rest or relax; anxious or agitated.