Context Clues What are the types Definition and

Context Clues

What are the types �Definition and Restatement �Example �Comparison �Contrast �Cause and effect

Definition and Restatement When the definition is placed in the sentence with the word it defines. �Example: Josh wanted to chill and watch movies; in other words Josh wanted to relax. When the woman was in labor she received and epidural injection, a shot that relieves pain.

Example The context in which a word appears may include one or more examples that are clues to its meaning. �Example: Our science class is studying crustaceans, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.

Comparison This happens when the word in question is compared with other more familiar words. This will help get an idea of what the word means by looking at the similarities of the other words it’s compared to. �Example The amethyst, like other precious stones known for hardness, cannot be cut with a knife or scratched by glass.

Contrast This is the opposite of compare. Instead of finding similarities you will find the difference. �Example Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was concise, in sharp contrast, to the long-winded, two-hour speech that preceded it.

Cause and Effect When the cause and effect is stated with an unfamiliar word, you can gain understanding with the following effect. �Example Because the weeds in my garden are so profuse, I can no longer see the flowers.