Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
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
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
The correct answer is:
- information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.
Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?
(1 point)
Responses
It is raining very hard.
It is raining very hard.
The rain is about to stop.
The rain is about to stop.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
The correct answer is:
- It is raining very hard.
Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
Responses
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
The correct answer is:
- I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
The correct answer is:
- An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal 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
Identify idioms.
Identify idioms.
Determine the part of speech.
Determine the part of speech.
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Look for context clues.
The correct answer is:
- Look for context clues.
The correct answer is: information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word.
A context clue is a piece of information provided within a text that allows the reader to infer the meaning of a word or phrase. It can be a sentence, a phrase, or even a word itself that helps provide context for understanding unfamiliar vocabulary. By analyzing the surrounding text, the reader can make an educated guess about the meaning of the unknown word.