Context Clues
This type of context clue helps you figure out a word's meaning by describing what it is or what it does.
What is a definition or explanation clue?
This part of speech describes an action or a state of being.
What is a verb?
"The stars danced in the sky" is an example of which type of figurative language?
What is personification?
This literary device is used when the author hints at what will happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
This type of writing is used to inform or explain something to the reader.
What is expository writing?
If you read, “The thunderous roar of the storm scared the animals,” the word thunderous can be understood as meaning:
What is loud or powerful?
This sentence is missing an article: “She went to ____ store.”
What is "the"?
"He was as brave as a lion." This is an example of which figurative language?
What is a simile?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,” is called:
What is alliteration?
The introductory paragraph of an essay typically ends with this sentence that presents the main idea.
What is a thesis statement?
This type of context clue gives you hints about a word by showing a contrast with another word or idea.
What is an antonym clue?
Identify the subject in the sentence: "The dog ran quickly."
What is "The dog"?
"The classroom was a zoo." This is an example of:
What is a metaphor?
When a story’s ending is unexpected, and different from what you thought would happen, this is called:
What is irony?
This part of an essay provides examples, evidence, or details that support the thesis.
What is the body paragraph?
The sentence "I was overjoyed to receive the gift, unlike my brother, who was disappointed" helps you understand the meaning of overjoyed as:
What is extremely happy?
Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?
A) "She loves reading."
B) "She loves reading, and he enjoys writing."
What is B?
The phrase “I’ve told you a million times” is an example of which figurative language?
What is hyperbole?
A recurring image, such as a bird representing freedom, is an example of:
What is symbolism?
When writing a narrative essay, it is important to use this type of language that appeals to the senses.
What is descriptive language?
If a text says, "The turbulent sea tossed the boat violently," you could guess that turbulent means:
What is rough or stormy?
In this sentence, identify the adjective: "The tall tree swayed in the wind."
What is "tall"?
"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of:
What is personification?
The last part of a plot structure is commonly known as the:
What is resolution?
The steps of planning, writing, revising, and editing is called:
What is the writing process?