Clue
1. Definition
Clues
2. Synonym
Clues
Description and Clues
The author gives a
definition of
specialized vocabulary.
Clues:
A writer provides a
word or brief phrase
that is close in
meaning. Clues:
3. Example Clues Writers use examples
to explain or clarify a
word. Clues:
4. Contrast Clues Writers sometimes use
____________, words
or phrases that mean
the opposite, as a clue.
Clues:
Writers sometimes
5. Inference
require readers to
Clues
determine the meaning
of an unknown word
through inference—a
process that uses
___________________
___ and skills.
Example
The professor is averse—
opposed to—changing a
student’s grade. Averse
means _______________.
The salesperson tried to
assuage the angry customer’s
feelings. She wanted to calm
and soothe her. Assuage
means ____________.
The adverse effects of this
drug include dizziness,
nausea, and headaches.
Adverse means
____________.
My sister Kathy is lively and
outgoing, but I am more
introverted. Introverted
means _____________.
Smoking is a detriment to
your health because it is
estimated that each cigarette
you smoke will shorten your
life by one and a half
minutes. Detriment means
____________.