Question

which of the following best defines context clues? the motivation behind writing a rhetorical piece of literature the situation surrounding the writing or presenting of a literary work helpful words or phrases that provide meaning to unknown words

Explanation:

Context clues are words or phrases in a text that help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. They are not about the motivation of writing or the general situation of a work.

Answer:

helpful words or phrases that provide meaning to unknown words