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Which term refers to words or bits of information in the surrounding text that might be used to derive the meaning of an unknown word?

Analogy

Figurative

Context clues (correct)

Literal

What does the term 'figurative' mean?

An object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else

The act of comparing two things that are alike in some way

Adhering to the primary meaning of the word

Used with a meaning that is different from the basic meaning (correct)

What does the term 'literal' mean?

Used with a meaning that is different from the basic meaning

An object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else

Adhering to the primary meaning of the word (correct)

The act of comparing two things that are alike in some way

What is an analogy?

The act of comparing two things that are alike in some way Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

An object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a group of words that have a figurative meaning understood by native speakers?

Idiomatic expressions Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'Achilles' heel' mean?

A weakness Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'fall from grace' mean?

Loss of status, respect, or fame Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'rabbit hole' refer to?

A passage into a bizarre world Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'red flag' signify?

A signal for something wrong, a warning, an alert Signup and view all the answers