The type of context clue in the sentence that helps us understand the meaning of "despondent" is contrast. (option A)
Context clues are words or phrases an author uses to give readers hints about the meaning of other words or phrases. In the sentence we are analyzing here, the new or difficult word is "despondent."
To reveal the meaning of "despondent", the author uses a contrast context clue. That means he provides another word to contrast with "despondent," that is, a word that provides an opposite meaning. Here, that word is "joyful."
With the information above in mind, we can select option A as the best answer.
Here's the complete question with the missing sentence and answer options:
Reread this sentence from paragraph 9 of "The Duck and the Smartphone." Which type of context clue in the sentence can help you understand the meaning of despondent?
The duck was delighted with his new toy and immediately began to experiment with it, but within moments his mood changes from joyful to despondent.
A) contrast
B) similarity
C) appositive
D) example
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