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Context Clues
DEFINITION: Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding sentence. HOW TO: Example: “The kids were (fatigued) after they left the playground. When they came back inside, their lack of energy caused them to fall asleep immediately” The word fatigued is the difficult or unusual word here. It means tired. Phrases like “lack of energy”, “Fall asleep”, and “Left the playground” help you understand the meaning without directly saying it. Everyday Use: Context clues are used in reading and writing.
Tone
DEFINITION: The tone of a literary piece is the viewpoint or attitude that the author adopts regarding a particular character, location or development. Tone can depict various sentiments ranging from somber, melancholy, and critical to amusing, cynical and comical. Importance: Tone assists the reader in ascertaining the writer’s sentiments towards a particular subject and this in turn effects the reader’s perception of the story. HOW TO Example: In her Harry Potter series, author J.K. Rowling has taken an extremely positive, inspiring and uplifting tone towards the idea of love and devotion Everyday Use: Tone is used in every day reading, writing, when you are speaking or listening to someone and when you are listening to songs.