Question

1. what is the term for the words and phrases that surround an unknown word and which help readers determine the unknown words meaning? context clues personification alliteration definitions

Explanation:

Context clues are words and phrases surrounding an unknown word that help readers figure out its meaning. Definitions are statements of the meaning of a word. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. Personification is giving human - like qualities to non - human things.

Answer:

context clues