Determine Figurative and Technical Word Meanings - 6th Grade Reading
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Identify the best meaning of "table" in: "The data table shows rainfall totals by month."
Identify the best meaning of "table" in: "The data table shows rainfall totals by month."
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An organized chart of information. In data contexts, "table" means organized data display.
An organized chart of information. In data contexts, "table" means organized data display.
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Which strategy best helps you confirm a word’s meaning in a text after inferring it?
Which strategy best helps you confirm a word’s meaning in a text after inferring it?
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Check that the meaning fits the sentence and topic. Substitute your inferred meaning to verify it makes sense.
Check that the meaning fits the sentence and topic. Substitute your inferred meaning to verify it makes sense.
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Identify the best meaning of "draft" in: "Scientists published a draft of the report for review."
Identify the best meaning of "draft" in: "Scientists published a draft of the report for review."
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An unfinished version of a document. Context shows it's a preliminary version, not final.
An unfinished version of a document. Context shows it's a preliminary version, not final.
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Identify the meaning of "resistant" in: "The material is resistant to heat, so it does not burn easily."
Identify the meaning of "resistant" in: "The material is resistant to heat, so it does not burn easily."
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Able to withstand; not easily harmed by something. Context clue "does not burn easily" defines the term.
Able to withstand; not easily harmed by something. Context clue "does not burn easily" defines the term.
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Choose the best meaning of "significant" in: "The study found a significant increase in rainfall."
Choose the best meaning of "significant" in: "The study found a significant increase in rainfall."
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Important or large enough to matter. In research, "significant" means meaningful or noteworthy.
Important or large enough to matter. In research, "significant" means meaningful or noteworthy.
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Identify the technical meaning of "volume" in: "The volume of the liquid was measured in milliliters."
Identify the technical meaning of "volume" in: "The volume of the liquid was measured in milliliters."
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The amount of space a substance occupies. In science, "volume" measures three-dimensional space.
The amount of space a substance occupies. In science, "volume" measures three-dimensional space.
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Identify the figurative meaning in: "After the loss, the team was crushed."
Identify the figurative meaning in: "After the loss, the team was crushed."
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They felt deeply upset or disappointed. "Crushed" figuratively means emotionally devastated.
They felt deeply upset or disappointed. "Crushed" figuratively means emotionally devastated.
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Identify the figurative meaning in: "The evidence shed light on the mystery."
Identify the figurative meaning in: "The evidence shed light on the mystery."
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It made the mystery clearer or easier to understand. "Shed light" figuratively means to clarify or reveal.
It made the mystery clearer or easier to understand. "Shed light" figuratively means to clarify or reveal.
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Which context clue type shows a word’s meaning by contrasting it with an opposite idea?
Which context clue type shows a word’s meaning by contrasting it with an opposite idea?
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Contrast (antonym) clue. Opposite ideas help define by showing what the word is not.
Contrast (antonym) clue. Opposite ideas help define by showing what the word is not.
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Which context clue type uses similar words or phrases to help define an unknown word?
Which context clue type uses similar words or phrases to help define an unknown word?
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Synonym clue. Words with similar meanings provide clues to the unknown word.
Synonym clue. Words with similar meanings provide clues to the unknown word.
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Which context clue type uses a direct definition in the sentence?
Which context clue type uses a direct definition in the sentence?
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Definition (or restatement) clue. The text directly states or restates the word's meaning.
Definition (or restatement) clue. The text directly states or restates the word's meaning.
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What is figurative language?
What is figurative language?
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Words used nonliterally to create meaning or effect. Figurative language goes beyond literal interpretation for effect.
Words used nonliterally to create meaning or effect. Figurative language goes beyond literal interpretation for effect.
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What is a technical meaning of a word in informational text?
What is a technical meaning of a word in informational text?
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A specialized meaning used in a specific subject or field. Technical terms have precise meanings within specific disciplines.
A specialized meaning used in a specific subject or field. Technical terms have precise meanings within specific disciplines.
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What does it mean to determine a word’s meaning using context clues in an informational text?
What does it mean to determine a word’s meaning using context clues in an informational text?
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Use nearby words and ideas to infer the word’s meaning. Context clues are surrounding words that help reveal meaning.
Use nearby words and ideas to infer the word’s meaning. Context clues are surrounding words that help reveal meaning.
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In science, what does the technical word "density" mean?
In science, what does the technical word "density" mean?
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Mass per unit volume. Calculated as $\frac{mass}{volume}$ in scientific contexts.
Mass per unit volume. Calculated as $\frac{mass}{volume}$ in scientific contexts.
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What is context clue meaning in informational text?
What is context clue meaning in informational text?
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Nearby words or sentences that help define an unknown word. Surrounding text provides hints to understand unfamiliar terms.
Nearby words or sentences that help define an unknown word. Surrounding text provides hints to understand unfamiliar terms.
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What does it mean to determine a word’s meaning "as used in a text"?
What does it mean to determine a word’s meaning "as used in a text"?
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Use context to choose the meaning that fits the passage. Words can have multiple meanings; context determines which one applies.
Use context to choose the meaning that fits the passage. Words can have multiple meanings; context determines which one applies.
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What is a denotation of a word?
What is a denotation of a word?
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Its literal dictionary definition. The objective, neutral meaning without emotional associations.
Its literal dictionary definition. The objective, neutral meaning without emotional associations.
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What is a connotation of a word?
What is a connotation of a word?
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The feeling or association a word suggests. Words carry emotional weight beyond their literal meaning.
The feeling or association a word suggests. Words carry emotional weight beyond their literal meaning.
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Which connotation is most positive: "slim," "skinny," or "scrawny"?
Which connotation is most positive: "slim," "skinny," or "scrawny"?
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Slim. "Slim" suggests attractiveness; "skinny" and "scrawny" imply unhealthy thinness.
Slim. "Slim" suggests attractiveness; "skinny" and "scrawny" imply unhealthy thinness.
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Which connotation is most negative: "determined," "stubborn," or "persistent"?
Which connotation is most negative: "determined," "stubborn," or "persistent"?
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Stubborn. "Stubborn" implies unreasonable inflexibility, unlike the neutral alternatives.
Stubborn. "Stubborn" implies unreasonable inflexibility, unlike the neutral alternatives.
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Identify the figurative meaning of "The evidence sealed his fate."
Identify the figurative meaning of "The evidence sealed his fate."
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The evidence made the outcome certain. "Sealed" figuratively means "determined" or "made inevitable."
The evidence made the outcome certain. "Sealed" figuratively means "determined" or "made inevitable."
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Identify the figurative meaning of "The plan gained traction."
Identify the figurative meaning of "The plan gained traction."
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The plan began to succeed or attract support. "Gained traction" means building momentum, like tires gripping road.
The plan began to succeed or attract support. "Gained traction" means building momentum, like tires gripping road.
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Identify the figurative meaning of "Her idea sparked a debate."
Identify the figurative meaning of "Her idea sparked a debate."
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Her idea started a debate. "Sparked" figuratively means "initiated" or "triggered."
Her idea started a debate. "Sparked" figuratively means "initiated" or "triggered."
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What is a technical meaning of a word?
What is a technical meaning of a word?
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A specialized meaning used in a subject or field. Academic or professional terms with precise definitions.
A specialized meaning used in a subject or field. Academic or professional terms with precise definitions.
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