Context clues-figurative language-RL/RI8.4

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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 does the word 'gargantuan' mean?

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Large.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.'?

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Contrast.

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What does 'truncated' mean in the context: 'I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.'?

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Cut short.

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What does 'deluge' mean in the context: 'The deluge of letters and postcards filled our mailbox each day.'?

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Overwhelmed with a lot of things.

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What is figurative language?

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

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What does the phrase 'I have loved you for a thousand years' imply?

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I have loved you for a long time and will continue to love you.

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What is a definition clue?

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A definition clue directly explains the meaning of a word within the text.

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What is a comparison clue?

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A comparison clue shows how two things are similar, helping to clarify the meaning of a word.

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What is an example of a contrast clue?

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Using words like 'unlike' or 'on the other hand' to show differences between two ideas.