Context clues

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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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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers infer meanings, enhance comprehension, and improve vocabulary skills.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is 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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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'denounce' mean?

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To denounce means to publicly declare something to be wrong or evil.

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What does 'douse' mean?

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To douse means to extinguish or put out, especially a fire.

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What does 'irked' mean?

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Irked means to be annoyed or irritated.

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What does 'inept' mean?

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Inept means having or showing no skill; clumsy.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.