Context Clues

Context Clues are hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding sentence. Because most of students' vocabulary is gained through reading, and not through memorization, it is important that they be able to recognize and take advantage of context clues.

Here is a look into a student's use of context clues from "The Most Dangerous Game ".