What is meant by using context clues to infer the meanings of words?

A reader can often use context clues to get the gist of a passage. However, some passages make those guesses impossible. Sometimes, you will come across text that does not offer clear support for difficult words. In those cases, you will need a dictionary.

A dictionary will contain the most comprehensive list of various definitions for a single word. You can use either a book or an electronic source for a dictionary, but be aware: all valid dictionaries include the word meaning, pronunciation, etymology and usage. Each of these elements will add insight to the author’s purpose. Remember to look at all the definitions before applying meaning to the original sentence. There will even be times you will look up words that you think you know. For example, look up the simple word “crib.” As you can see, crib means more than an infant’s bed.

the answer is d: message a character's thoughts

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multiple settings

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novels have multiple settings. a setting is a place or surrounding when a main event or event takes place. not everything happens in just one scene or setting. yes, there can be one *main* setting, but there is definitely not just one. b is incorrect. novels do not have limited characters. there are many characters in a novel, depending on how many the writer wishes to add in. c is incorrect. there is not just a single theme. there are many themes. another word for "theme" is the subject. there can be many subjects and topics. once again, there are many, depending on however many the author wishes to add or include. d is incorrect. yes, novels *can* have no solutions, based on what the author would like. but typically, novels have a solution. the solution might be in "book 5", but there is normally still a solution.

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