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Figurative Language
Context Clues
Reading Information
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100

Define inference,

What is an educated guess or prediction?

100

A boldly overstated or exaggerated statement

What is hyperbole?

100

Explain connotation.

What is the way a word makes you feel (positive, negative, neutral)?

100

The primary point the author makes.

What is central idea?

100

Though Joseph was the true king, his uncle USURPED the throne and was now ruling the land quite cruelly. What is the meaning of USURPED in this context?

What is take away, steal?

200
Impact means to...
What is affect, influence, or change?
200
He says in Spanish, "You are my diamond." What type of figurative language is this?
What is metaphor?
200
When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss's new policy, but his CANDID opinion was that it would drive away customers. What is the meaning of the word CANDID in this context?
What is honest, real, authentic?
200

Evidence that supports the main idea.

What is supporting details?

200
To establish means to...
What is to set up or to suggest?
300
When an author hints at what is coming next in the story, that is called...?
What is foreshadowing?
300

"The fog crept silently through the graveyard." What type of figurative language is this?

What is personification?

300
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally ACQUIESCED and agreed to go. What is the meaning of ACQUIESCED?
What is to give in?
300

Persuade, inform or entertain.  These are examples of...

What is author's purpose?

300

What does dialogue mean?

What is conversation between characters?

400
Character motivation is...?
What is why a character does what they do?
400

What type of figurative language gives human characteristics to inanimate objects?

What is personfication?

400

The reporter tried to alleviate the tension in the room, or make it less severe, by telling a joke. What does "alleviate" mean?

What is to make easier or lessen?

400

A short, retold version of a text.

What is summary?

400

The act of using someone else's written work or ideas without giving them proper credit.

What is plagiarism?

500
A sound argument is supported by two things. What are they?
What is claims and evidence?
500
"We wear the mask that grins and lies." What type of figurative language is this?
What is personification?
500
Bruce did not want to help clean up the trash by the river, but the principal told him that since he chose to skip class on Friday, his participation in the event would be COMPULSORY. What is the meaning of COMPULSORY in this context?
What is required, mandatory, not optional?
500

To judge the value of something.

What is evaluate?

500

This reading strategy requires you to combine clues from the text with your own background knowledge to form a logical conclusion.

What is making an inference?

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