Puritans/Sermons/Context Clues Review

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What type of clues are used when comparing something opposite?

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Antonyms

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.'?

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Example

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What does 'slight' mean in the context: 'I have a slight idea about how to figure out that math problem'?

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small

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What is the basic purpose of a sermon?

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to persuade

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What does the term 'pedestrians' refer to?

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walkers

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What type of context clue is indicated by the word 'but' in a sentence?

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Antonym

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What is a synonym for 'persuade'?

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convince

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the text?

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Definition

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What is the meaning of 'context clues'?

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Hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of difficult words.

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What is the purpose of using examples in writing?

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To clarify or illustrate a point.