Context Clues
What are context clues?
What is clues from the text to help us determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
Which part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict?
What is exposition
What is a group of lines in a poem called?
What is a stanza
What is a script?
what is the written text of a play
What days are you out of school
what is Monday and Tuesday
In the sentence, “The arid desert had little rainfall,” the word arid most likely means —
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Stormy
What is b
In which part of the plot does the conflict begin to build and tension increase?
What is rising action
When a poet gives human qualities to something that isn’t human, what is that called?
What is personification
What are stage directions, and why are they important?
What is They are instructions in the script that tell actors how to move, speak, or act, helping the audience understand what’s happening.
What is 31 days
Which type of context clue shows cause and effect of the word’s meaning?
A. Definition clue
B. Synonym clue
C. Cause and effect clue
What is c
What is the turning point of a story where the main character faces the conflict head-on?
What is climax
What is the overall feeling or atmosphere a poem creates for the reader?
What is mood
What do we call the people or beings who take part in the action of a play?
What are characters
How many hours are in a day?
What is 24 hours
Which sentence uses a contrast context clue?
A. The baby was exhausted, so she fell asleep quickly.
B. Unlike her pessimistic friend, Maya always sees the bright side.
What is B
Which part of the plot shows how the conflict is solved and loose ends are tied up?
What is resolution
The author's attitude
what is tone
The conversation that two or more people have during a play
What is dialogue
How many days are in a school year?
What is 174 days
“After the marathon, Maria was debilitated, unable to stand or even lift a water bottle.”
Question:
What does the word debilitated most likely mean, and what clues in the sentence help you figure it out?
What is exhausted or tired
“After realizing his mistake, Marcus apologized to his friend and they began talking again.”
What part of the plot does this sentence best represent, and how do you know?
What is falling action
Read the lines:
“The moon whispered secrets to the sea,
As waves danced in the silver light.”
Which two literary devices are used in these lines, and how do you know?
What is personification and imagery
ead this line from a play:
Jenna (nervously pacing): I can’t believe I forgot my lines again!
What can we infer from the stage directions and dialogue, and why are they important to the scene?
Answer:
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What is the TELPAS