Which of the following describes a context clue?

dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning

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

phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings

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The option that best describes a context clue is:

information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word.

Context clues provide hints or information around an unfamiliar word or phrase that aid in deciphering its meaning within the context of the text.