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Choose and Explain. We have never relinquished out skepticism of central authority, nor have we succumbed to the fiction that all society’s ills can be cured by gov’t. As used in the above sentence, the word succumbed most nearly means: A. Doubted B. Allowed C. Given in

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  1. Choose and Explain • We have never relinquished out skepticism of central authority, nor have we succumbed to the fiction that all society’s ills can be cured by gov’t. • As used in the above sentence, the word succumbed most nearly means: A. Doubted B. Allowed C. Given in D. Denied

  2. Types of Context Clues – Notes! • Synonym • Antonym • Definition/Explanation • Example

  3. Synonym Clues • A synonym, or word with the same meaning, is used in the sentence. • My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong.

  4. Antonym Clues • A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of an unknown term. • Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

  5. Definition/Explanation Clues • The unknown word is explained within the sentence or in a sentence immediately preceding. • The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time.

  6. Example Clues • Specific examples are used to define the term. • Celestial bodies,such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable laws.

  7. Application 1- due today! • Complete the provided handout by • Defining the word • Identifying which type of context clue is used

  8. Application 2 – Due at beginning of class Wednesday! • Select any 10 words from your annotation of Obama’s inauguration speech. • For each word, write down: • The sentence in which the word appears • What you think the word means, based on context • The type of context clue used

  9. Key to Application 1 1.Type of Context Clue–antonymdefinition of vociferous–talkative; outspoken2.Type of Context Clue–exampledefinition pedagogical–having to do with teaching3.Type of Context Clue–explanationdefinition of parsimonious–stingy; tightfisted4.Type of Context Clue–synonymdefinition of pertinacity–mulish; stubborn

  10. Key to Application 1, cont’d 5.Type of Context Clue–antonymdefinition of clandestine–secret; hidden6.Type of Context Clue–exampledefinition of ecclesiastics–member of the clergy7.Type of Context Clue–synonymdefinition of sullen–rude8.Type of Context Clue–explanationdefinition of conflagration–fire

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