Context Clues
Meaning of the word Diligent in the sentence:
Hard working, relentless commitment to a goal or task
“I pressed my ear against the door, certain I had heard my name whispered. My heart raced as I wondered whether I should run or confront whoever was inside.”
First Person
Ignoring every warning sign, he pushed forward with the plan, convinced of his success—much like Icarus before his fall.
What is the figurative language? What is being mentioned?
Allusion - Referencing the myth of Icarus
In a horror movie, the audience sees the villain hiding in the closet, but the main character happily walks into the room unaware.
Dramatic Irony
Trivia Question: Where is the Eiffel tower?
Paris, France
What month of the year has 28 days?
ALL OF THEM
Meaning of the word Verbose in the sentence:
Wordy, Using Unnecessary Details
“You step onto the stage, your palms sweating as the audience waits. You tell yourself not to panic, even though your mind is already racing ahead to everything that could go wrong.”
Second Person
"By the time the group project ended, Jason was a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at anyone who suggested one more change."
Where's the figurative language? What type is it?
Jason was a ticking time bomb - Metaphor
During a hurricane evacuation, someone looks at the pouring rain and says, “Perfect weather for a picnic.”
Name five countries in South America
Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Peru, Chile, etc.
This word could mean, a person in a novel or movie but could also represent a person's values, and moral qualities. Starts with a "C" and ends with an "R"
Character
Unlike her brother, who rushed through every assignment, Elena was meticulous, carefully checking each detail before turning in her work.
In this sentence:
What are the context clues?
What type of context clues are they?
What is the definition of meticulous, based on these clues?
What are the context clues? "Unlike", "Rushed through.." "Carefully checking each detail.."
What type of context clues are they? Contrast and/or Definition
What is the definition of meticulous, based on these clues? "Careful, Precise, Showing great attention to detail"
I knew the decision would change everything, but I couldn’t stop myself. Even now, I wonder if I should have listened when they warned me.
First Person
When the coach benched him for the rest of the game, Malik realized he had dropped the ball.
Where's the figurative language? What type is it?
"dropped the ball" - idiom
A professional chef burns dinner while cooking for a cooking competition judging panel.
Situational Irony
Name seven languages spoken around the world.
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, etc
This music platform is the most widely used streaming service in the world.
Spotify
Meaning of eccentric in the sentence and the context clue type.
The classroom shelves were cluttered with oddities- a miniature globe missing countries, a clock that ticked backward, and a stack of mismatched books- which gave the room an eccentric feel.
Odd/Strange | Examples or Definition
Marcus scanned the empty hallway, convinced someone had followed him. He tried to steady his breathing, unaware that just around the corner, Elena watched him carefully, planning her next move.
Third Person Limited
"When the teacher announced a surprise quiz, the class knew it was time to face the music."
Where's the figurative language? What type is it?
"face the music" - Idiom
The audience knows the character’s phone has been switched off by the villain, but the character keeps saying, “They’ll call any second now.”
Dramatic Irony
If you travel directly east from the United States across the Atlantic Ocean, which continent would you most likely reach first?
Africa
What is the next number in the sequence:
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___ ?
42
Use Advocate in a sentence as a noun. Use definition-type context clues.
"She was an advocate at her local library for literacy, she supported all the initiatives to foster a love of reading in the community."
Lila clutched the letter, her hands trembling with hope. Across town, her brother James laughed, completely oblivious to the life-changing news she had just received.
Third Person Omniscient
The group’s plan was a fragile thread ready to snap, and deep down, everyone knew it was time to come clean before things got worse.
What two types of figurative language are being used here?
Metaphor and Idiom
A lifeguard, trained to save others from drowning, ends up needing rescue after slipping into the water while off duty.
Situational Irony
Name five cities in the United States
New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, etc.
Besides the King, the two most valuable pieces in the game of chess, their point value and movements.
Rook and Queen. Queen worth 9. Rook worth 5.
Meaning of the word Apprehensive. Use in a sentence using Contrast Type Context Clues.
Apprehensive means anxious or worried about something that might happen.
Nora smiled as she accepted the award, believing she had finally earned everyone’s respect. In the audience, several students exchanged glances, unconvinced by her sudden success.
Third Person Omniscient
Like Cinderella before the ball, she transformed under pressure, but the project itself had become a ticking clock, and they knew they had to call it a night before it was too late.
What three types of figurative language are being used here?
Metaphor, Idiom and Allusion
A student who always jokes about failing says, “I’m definitely going to ace this test,” right before receiving the lowest score in the class.
*Two Types
Verbal and Situational Irony
Name five U.S. states that begin with the letter “M.”
Montana, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, etc.
This term refers to the system that decides what content you see on TikTok or Instagram based on your behavior, likes, and watch time.
Algorithm