Determining word meanings using context clues

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What is the result of something else?

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effect

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What are clues that surround words to help understand their meaning?

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context clues

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What does the word 'pole' mean in the context of a story?

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A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal.

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What is the longest part of a plot that explains events leading to the climax?

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rising action

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What do you call words that have opposite meanings?

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antonym

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What is a word that has the same meaning as another word?

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synonym

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What is the part of the story where the main conflict is resolved?

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resolution

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What is a prediction?

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A guess about what will happen next based on clues in the text.

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.