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At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills.

"People take varying positions" is the context clue for the word dissension. Which type of context clue is this?

The type of context clue presented in the sentence is a definition or explanation clue.

The type of context clue for the word dissension in this sentence is exemplification.

The context clue "People take varying positions" in the sentence is an example of a comparison context clue. It helps to explain the meaning of the word "dissension" by contrasting it with situations in which people have differing opinions or positions.