Review CA 4

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What does the word 'trifle' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!'?

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Little

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What does 'hiatus' mean in the context of the sentence: 'I thoroughly enjoyed that particular TV series and was saddened to discover that it was going on hiatus after only six episodes.'?

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A break

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What is the meaning of 'benign' in the context of the sentence: 'No longer did the weather look so benign.'?

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Harmless

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What does 'ecstatic' mean in the context of the sentence: 'They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.'?

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Excited

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What is the definition of alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What does 'context clues' refer to in reading comprehension?

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Hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a synonym for 'saddened'?

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Upset

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To infer the meaning of unknown words based on surrounding text.

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What does 'harmless' mean?

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Not causing or capable of causing harm.