Context Clues
The police thwarted, or stopped, the thief. What type of context clue is this example?
definition
types of text, stories or movies
genre
language used for descriptive effect
figurative language
-ness
the quality of
This is the main idea or underlying message of a story.
What is theme?
making a guess based on the text and what you already know
infer
main problem of the story
conflict
uses words like or as to compare two seemingly unlike things
simile
-ex
out
In Number the Stars, this theme is shown through Annemarie's bravery and her willingness to help her friends.
What is courage or bravery?
a word with an opposite meaning is in the text
antonym
the part in the story where you learn about the main character
exposition
directly compares two objects, people, or things
metaphor
dis-
not
If the characters in a story face challenges but ultimately learn an important lesson, the theme might be about this.
What is overcoming obstacles/adversity?
a word with the same meaning is in the text
the turning point of the story where the character makes a decision
climax
an animal, force of nature, object or idea described with human qualities
personification
self
auto
When looking for the central idea in a non-fiction text, you should pay close attention to this part of the text, which summarizes the main idea.
What is the introduction or conclusion?
What are the 5 types of context clues?
Infer, definition, example, synonym, antonym
the central idea or message of a work of literature often expressed as a general statement about life
theme
Boom, Crash, zoinks, are examples of this type of figurative language
onomatopoeia
chrono
time
This is the main point or the most important idea that the author wants to convey in a text.
What is the central idea?