Question

what is a context clue? (1 point)
○ a detail that helps readers guess what might happen
○ text near a word that helps clarify its meaning
○ the feeling or impression a word gives readers
○ a dictionary definition for a word

Explanation:

• Option A describes foreshadowing, not context clues.
• Option B matches the definition of a context clue (surrounding text to clarify word meaning).
• Option C refers to connotation, not context clues.
• Option D is a dictionary definition, not a context clue (which uses surrounding text, not a dictionary).

Answer:

B. text near a word that helps clarify its meaning