Context Clues and Main Idea Flashcardizz

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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 or phrases.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a paragraph.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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To identify the main idea, look for the topic sentence, summarize the paragraph, and consider what the author emphasizes.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph, usually found at the beginning.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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 is the purpose of using context clues?

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The purpose of using context clues is to help readers understand the meaning of unknown words and enhance comprehension.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How do you summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph, identify the main idea and key supporting details, then restate them in your own words.

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What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?

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The topic is the subject of the text, while the main idea is the specific point the author makes about that topic.