Context Clue and Figurative Language

Vocabulary

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Define context

The words and/or sentences around a word that help explain its meaning.

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Define phrase

Phrase: A group of words that work together to express an idea.

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Define convey

To communicate or express an idea.

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Define dense

closely packed together

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Define tedious

Long, repetitive, and tiring.

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Define scarce

limited or hard to find

Figurative Language Meaning

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The old building sighed as the doors opened and closed in the hallway.

Describing the creaking sounds that the building is making.

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The silence in the room was a thick blanket,

The silence covered everything in the room. There was absolutely no noise.

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 like water pouring through a broken dam.

Students rushed into the rooms quickly and often

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like pages flipping in a book

The wings were flapping consistently and so fast they couldn't be seen.

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That hill just kept going forever.

The hill was very long and difficult to climb.

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The café was the town’s living room

The cafe is an extremely popular place for people in town to be

Difficult Word Meaning

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dessicated

extremely dry 

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dilapidated

in very poor condition; falling apart

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articulate

able to express ideas clearly

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verbose

using too many words; overly talkative

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panoramic

showing a wide view of a large area

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treacherous

dangerous or difficult to travel on