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What is meant by inferring the meaning of a word from context? Illustrate with an example.
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A comprehension question asks you to explain a phrase such as "a hollow victory". How should you answer?
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Answer
Explain what the phrase means in the context of the passage, not its literal sense: a victory that has been won but has brought no real benefit, or has cost more than it gained. Then point briefly to the part of the passage that shows this.
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Explanation
A figurative phrase should always be explained in plain words, never repeated.
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