a simile or metaphor
a simile or metaphor
a simile or metaphor
a simile or metaphor
An empty space or a placeholder in a sentence could be a sign that there is a comparison being made. Comparisons often highlight similarities or differences between two or more things, helping the reader understand the context and meaning of the text.
may indicate that a sentence contains a comparison context clue.
Words and phrases such as "as I said," "furthermore," "moreover," "once again," "another example," "this means," all indicate that what follows is related to (or repeating) what came before. Careful perusal of the earlier sentences may shed light on the difficult word or sentence which follows.
Context clues of all sorts can be found in sentences in English, as in any language. As just one example, the sentence, "Although she loathed eating meat, she still ate turkey at Thanksgiving in order to avoid conflict with her mother,", contains the context clues of "Although" and "still" which indicate the relationships of the dependent and independent clauses which make up the sentence as a whole.
a word that's the opposite of the unfamiliar word.
Unabridged refers to a version of a text, such as a book or a speech, that is complete and contains all original content without any omissions or reductions. This term is often used in the context of dictionaries or literary works to indicate that the material is presented in its entirety, preserving the full meaning and context. In contrast, abridged versions are shortened or summarized.
a simile or metaphor
The sentence uses contrast as a context clue. Contrasts include:The malodorous - sweetrotten - fragranceeggs - freesia and lemons (all as imagery)
"do" in Chinese can have various meanings depending on the context. It can mean "to do" or "to work", or it can be part of a phrase or sentence structure to indicate a question or emphasis.