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Elaborating Detail
This type of context clue provides details or elaboration about the unfamiliar word.
Expound
to explain in detail
conjecture
to form an opinion based on little evidence
taciturn
inclined to be silent or quiet; not speaking much
evanescent
tending to diminish or disappear swiftly
Archetype
Characters, the hero, villian, etc
Satire
literary device that exposes the corruptions or absurdities of a society, an idea, an individual
Metaphor
a comparison between two fundamentally unlike items.
Simile
The comparison is stated outright with the signal words “like” or “as.”
Foreshadowing
hints at a plot event or action that has not yet happened
Grammar
Using the correct spelling and diction.
Punctuation
Using the correct forms of punctuation.
Listing
Listing is a focused way to brainstorm and allows you to focus your brainstorming into categories
Idea Mapping
Idea mapping is a visual representation of how ideas relate to one another.
Textual Evidence
Using quotes and evidence from the original text to prove or make a claim.
Archetype
Batman
Satire
"The joker is sooo smart and extremely ethical, everyone should listen to him!"
Metaphor
Batman is a one in million hero
Simile
Batman is to Gotham City as a police officer is to his badge.
Foreshadowing
"I sure hope we don't get trapped and not be able to escape, that would be the worst."
Grammar
Making sure everything sounds right and makes sense
Punctuation
Listing
Fear is scary, unknown, creepy, dark
Idea Mapping
Connecting fear to characters, the setting, and the whole story
Textual Evidence
As stated in the novel "He is tall" therefore the character is proven to be tall.