Context Clues
Word Str. Prefix
Figurative Lang.
Inferences
Propaganda
100
Each RESOURCE was one that we used in search of the on-line study course we had to fullfill.
What is SOURCE, SUPPLY, SUPPORT
100
Knowing that the prefix AB means AWAY FROM, we know that if someone live ABROAD, it means this.
What is OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY
100
Ice Cream is like Disneyland in my mouth!
What is SIMILE
100
When the train pulled away, Suzie waved goodbye from the side window. We can infer this.
What is SHE WAS LEAVING ON A TRAIN/GOING ON A TRIP/
100
Hitler hated the Jews so he made posters of them around the country depicting them as bad.
What is NAME CALLING/SLIPPERY SLOPE
200
The movie with Johnny Depp called "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" had a lot of GORE in it.
What is BLOOD, VIOLENCE
200
Knowing what the prefix IM means NOT, we would know that a person who was IMPRACTICAL was this.
What is NOT PRACTICAL
200
"WHAM! Batman and Robin just took out the Joker!"
What is ONOMATOPOEIA
200
Dorothy clicked her heals three times and said "There's no place like home." We can infer this happened.
What is SHE MADE IT BACK HOME
200
"This powder fresh deodarant will leave you feeling fresh as spring."
What is GLITTERING GENERALITIES
300
I only had a tiny MITE of money, and needed to find a way to make more.
What is VERY SMALL, SMALL SUM, NOT A LOT
300
knowing what the prefix UNI means ONE, we know that to be UNIFIED means this.
What is AS ONE/PULLING TOGETHER AS A UNIT
300
"I am so hungry, I could eat a horse!"
What is HYPERBOLE
300
"Mary blushed when Frank said the words on his mind."
What is GAVE HER A COMPLIMENT/SAID SOMETHING NICE/LOVING
300
"I'm a Pepper, he's a Pepper, she's a Pepper, we're a Pepper, wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too?!"
What is BANDWAGON
400
She FLOUNCED in the room with anger when I changed her favorite TV show.
What is TO MOVE WITH EXAGGERATED MOTIONS/JERY MOTIONS/SUDDEN DETERMINATION
400
Knowing what the prefix IR means WITHOUT/NOT, we know that IRRECLAIMABLE means this.
What is CANNOT BE RECLAIMED
400
"That test was a piece of cake!"
What is IDIOM
400
"The arrow sprang through the air and the crowd cheered."
What is THE ARROW HIT THE MARK
400
"4 out of 5 Dentists recommend Trident!"
What is STATISTICS
500
The LYRICAL music flowed around our ears and made us happy.
What is SONG/MELODY/DELIGHTFUL MUSIC
500
Knowing what the prefix UN means, we know that if a person is UNFLINCHING and steadfast, they are this.
What is NOT FLINCHING/STRONG/STEADY
500
"Those peas are the battle of Troy in my mouth!"
What is METAPHOR
500
"The sound of the wolves tearing apart their prey was more than I could bear."
What is WOLVES ATE/KILLED THE PREY
500
"I'm Tiger Woods, and I drive a Buick."
What is TESTIMONIAL