Determining Word Meaning Quick Check
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Question
Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phras
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
Responses
The best strategy for the student to define the unfamiliar word would be to look for context clues in the surrounding sentences or paragraphs.
The correct response is: information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word.
The correct answer is: "information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word."
To determine the meaning of a word using context clues, you need to look for information or clues within the text that can help you understand the intended meaning of the word. This could be through synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples, or explanations provided in the surrounding sentences or paragraphs. By examining the context in which the word is used, you can make an educated guess about its meaning.