Context clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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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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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that provides the meaning of an unfamiliar word directly in the text.

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What is an example clue?

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A context clue that gives examples to help explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a contrast clue?

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A context clue that shows how an unfamiliar word is different from another word.

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What is a cause and effect clue?

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A context clue that explains the reason something happens and its result.

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What is a visual clue?

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A context clue that includes pictures or illustrations that help explain the meaning of a word.