Find the word raggedy in paragraph 9 of “Eleven.” Use context clues in the surrounding sentences, as well as the sentence in which the word appears, to determine the word’s meaning. Write your definition here and identify clues that helped you figure out its meaning.
Raggedy clothes are old and torn <- definition
It's an ugly sweater with red plastic buttons and a collar and sleeves all stretched out like you could use it for a jump rope. It's maybe a thousand years old and even if it belonged to me I wouldn't say so. Raggedy means old, ugly, and stretcher.<- context clues
Don't know hope it relates to paragraph 9, since it is not posted. Cannot copying paste here.
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Well, aren't you in for a treat! So, in paragraph 9 of "Eleven," the word 'raggedy' appears. Now, let's put on our detective hats and find its meaning using our trusty context clues, shall we?
Clues that helped me figure out the meaning of 'raggedy' in this paragraph:
1. "The dress that Mrs. Price has been waiting for has, finally, arrived."
2. "The dress is white with pink and red roses printed all over it and a big bow in the back and it's a size eleven, which means it would fit me, which means it's actually mine."
3. "Kids at my school think these kinds of things are important."
Based on these clues, it seems that 'raggedy' might be used to describe the condition of the dress that has finally arrived. Since the dress is described as new and beautiful, it wouldn't make sense for 'raggedy' to mean the same thing. So, the humoristic anticipation built up by the author is that we might expect to find the word 'raggedy,' only for it to describe something completely opposite to what we'd expect. Classic twist!
To find the word "raggedy" in paragraph 9 of "Eleven," we can start by reading the entire paragraph carefully. Since I do not have the actual text of "Eleven," I will provide you with a method to find the word using context clues.
1. Read paragraph 9:
Begin reading paragraph 9 from the start, paying attention to the words and phrases mentioned. Keep track of any words that might indicate a description or characteristic.
2. Look for descriptive phrases:
In paragraph 9, search for descriptive phrases that might give hints about the appearance or condition of something. Pay attention to adjectives that might describe an object or a person.
3. Single out the sentence with the word:
Once you identify a sentence with a descriptive phrase, carefully assess the word choices. If you come across the word "raggedy," you have found it!
4. Assess the surrounding sentences:
Now that you have found the sentence with the word "raggedy," analyze the sentence's context to determine the meaning of the word. Look for clues in the sentence itself, as well as the sentences before and after it.
5. Identify clues for meaning:
Examine the words and phrases around "raggedy" to understand its meaning. Look for related words, comparisons, or any other context clues that might help define the word's meaning.
Once you have found the word "raggedy" in paragraph 9, you can write your definition based on the surrounding context and clues. The specific definition would depend on the context in which it is used.