context clues
Synonyms:
The author includes a synonym in the text to help the reader. The actress read the book and perused the newspaper. Examples:
The author gives an example of the word somewhere in the paragraph. Eating sweets is not a good idea; eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables. |
Antonyms:
The author includes an antonym of the word to help the reader. When I got the news, I was jubilant, but before, I was sad and depressed. Explanation:
The author explains the word later in the sentence or paragraph. The bus stop was really inconvenient to me; it was far away, up-hill, and hard to find. It was easier to take a taxi. |