2. Synonym context clue The author includes a synonym to help the reader understand the meaning of a word. A synonym is a word that means the same as or nearly the same as another word. In the following example, the synonym “pity” helps the reader understand the meaning of “compassion.” After seeing the picture of the starving children, we all felt compassion or pity for their suffering. 3. Antonym context clue The author includes an antonym to help the reader under......