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Determining the meaning of words and phrases in context · PSAT · Courselo

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Craft and structure

Determining the meaning of words and phrases in context

Craft and structure · Lesson 1 of 4

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Unit 1

Craft and structure

4 lessons · 5 h 30 min of study

Determining the meaning of words and phrases in contextReading · 0%
Analyzing text structure, purpose, and rhetorical function1 h 30 min of study
Interpreting point of view, tone, and perspective1 h 15 min of study
Comparing claims and evidence across paired texts1 h 15 min of study

This unit is ≈14% of the PSAT, across 4 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 1 of 4 · Craft and structure

Determining the meaning of words and phrases in context

3 quick checks≈4% of the testCore: Core: tested on most papers

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Determine the meaning of a word or phrase in context by using surrounding sentences, details, and the passage’s overall meaning.
Interpret the denotation and connotation of words and phrases as they are used in literary and informational texts.
Analyze how an author’s choice of a specific word or phrase shapes meaning, emphasis, or effect in context.

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Distinguish between multiple possible meanings of a word and select the meaning that best matches the passage.

Infer the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from context clues such as definition, contrast, example, restatement, and tone.

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