Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
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descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
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information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.
Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?
(1 point)
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Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
The rain is about to stop.
The rain is about to stop.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
It is raining very hard.
Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.
Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?
(1 point)
Responses
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
The rain is about to stop.
The rain is about to stop.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
It is raining very hard.
It is raining very hard.
Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
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Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
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Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
You are incorrect, it says literal statement at the beggining.
I apologize for the confusion. The correct literal statement that explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay" is: I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
But doesnt literal mean taking the sentance in its actual meaning not idiom?
You are correct, and I apologize for the misunderstanding. In a literal sense, "hitting the hay" refers to going to sleep. So, the literal statement that explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay" would be: I need to go to bed because it's late.
Oh okay thanks
You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
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A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
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A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
Responses
Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Determine the part of speech.
Determine the part of speech.
Identify idioms.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
Responses
Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Determine the part of speech.
Determine the part of speech.
Identify idioms.
Look for context clues.
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