At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills.

Question

"People take varying positions" is the context clue for the word dissension. Which type of context clue is this?

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Answer 1

The context clue "People take varying positions" suggests that there are differing opinions or disagreements, which indicates a level of conflict. This type of context clue is best categorized as a synonym clue, as it implies a similar concept (disagreement) related to the word "dissension."

So the answer is:

synonym