Context Clues
Greek and Latin Word Parts
Using a Dictionary or Glossary
Using a Thesaurus
Figures of Speech
100
Words that let you know that a definition, example, cause and effect, or comparison and contrast is about be given
What are signal words?
100
These are word parts that have meanings but usually cannot stand alone.
What are roots?
100
This reference lists words in alphabetical order and provides the pronunciation, the part of speech, and the meanings of a word.
What is a dictionary?
100
This reference material provides a list of synonyms and antonyms for words.
What is a thesaurus?
100
An imaginative, or nonliteral, way of using languge
What is figurative language?
200
Like, such as, and for example are signal words for this type of context clue
What is example?
200
These roots come at the beginning of a sentence
What are prefixes?
200
Example sentences are given to clarify this in a dictionary
What is meaning?
200
This type of word is similar in meaning to another word.
What is synonym?
200
A figure of speech that gives human-like qualities and actions to something that is not human.
What is personification?
300
This sentence is an example of what type of context clue: Although wolves eat both plants and animals, hawks are completely carnivorous.
What is comparison and contrast?
300
This prefix means "circle" or "wheel"
What is cycle-?
300
This reference material is very similar to a dictionary.
What is a glossary?
300
This type of word means the opposite.
What is antonym?
300
The sentence below includes an example of this: The steep trail dared Mia to take another step.
What is personification?
400
True or false: A word's position and function in a sentence can also be a clue to its meaning.
What is true?
400
This suffix means "state of " (Three possible answers)
What is -ance, -ence, or -or?
400
True or False: A dictionary is the only reference material that lists words in alphabetical order.
What is false? (glossary)
400
True or False: Using a thesaurus can help your work be more precise and more interesting.
What is true?
400
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
What is hyperbole?
500
As a result of, because, and thanks to are signal words for this type of context clue.
What is cause and effect?
500
This word has a prefix that means "hear" and a suffix that means "state of"
What is audience?
500
Before determining the meaning of a word, identify this of the word in the sentence.
What is part of speech?
500
Identify the relationship between these two words: bitter resentful
What are antonyms?
500
"I must have slept for days!" is an example of personification.
What is false?
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