Context Clues
The witness gave a credible explanation. What does “credible” mean?
Believable or trustworthy.
What is the climax of a narrative?
The major turning point in the conflict.
What is an inference?
A conclusion or idea drawn from evidence plus prior knowledge.
What punctuation can separate two closely related independent clauses?
A semicolon.
What is tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
The two experiments produced contradictory results. What does “contradictory” mean?
Opposing or inconsistent with each other.
How can a character’s decisions reveal character traits?
Their choices show qualities such as courage, honesty, persistence, or selfishness.
What is the difference between a stated fact and an inference?
A stated fact is directly in the text; an inference is concluded from evidence.
Which is correct: “The list of assignments is on the desk” or “The list of assignments are on the desk”?
“The list of assignments is on the desk.”
A passage uses words like “dark,” “crept,” and “silent.” What tone might those words create?
Suspenseful, eerie, ominous, or tense.
The trail was perilous because of steep cliffs and loose rocks. What does “perilous” mean?
Dangerous or risky.
What is a theme?
A message or insight about life developed through a text.
Why should an inference be supported by multiple relevant details when possible?
Multiple details make the conclusion more strongly supported.
What does precise language mean?
Specific word choice that communicates an exact idea.
A passage describes a “warm,” “welcoming” room filled with “gentle music.” What tone is suggested?
Comforting, peaceful, warm, or inviting.
What is one strategy for figuring out an unfamiliar word?
Inference, Definition, Example, Antonym, Synonym
How is the resolution connected to the conflict?
It shows how the main problem is solved, changed, or brought to an ending.
After citing evidence, what should a strong reader explain?
How the evidence supports the claim or inference
Explain the difference between a summary and an inference
A summary gives the most important information from a text in your own words. An inference is a conclusion a reader reaches by combining evidence from the text with what they already know
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the author’s attitude; mood is the feeling created in the reader.
The lake was tranquil, or peaceful and calm. What type of context clue is used?
A definition clue.
Give an example of a theme.
Never give up, progress over perfection, stand up for what you believe in
“Jordan stared at the unopened letter and put it back down.” What might you infer?
Jordan may be nervous, worried, or hesitant about what the letter says.
A character is afraid but chooses to face the challenge anyway. What trait could this demonstrate?
Courage or bravery.
Which sounds more formal: “The author totally proves the point” or “The author provides evidence to support the claim”?
The second sentence.