Context Clues and Word Relationships

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What are context clues?

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

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What is a word relationship?

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A word relationship describes how words are connected or related to each other in meaning, such as synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms.

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What does the term 'figurative language' mean?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery.

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What is a synonym?

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

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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 does 'makeshift' mean?

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Makeshift refers to something that is temporary and used as a substitute until something better is available.

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What does 'shrouded' mean in the context of visibility?

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Shrouded means covered or concealed, making something difficult to see.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a procession?

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A procession is a group of people moving forward in an orderly, often ceremonial manner.