Context Clues: Synonyms
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Let’s take a look at the text example for the strategy “synonyms.”

Similar to earlier populism, the political movement that started with farmers, the progressive movement included middle class city dwellers, writers, teachers and scholars.

How is the strategy of “synonyms” used to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases in the text?

The meaning of the term progressive movement is provided by comparing it to populism; both are described as political movements.

(Visual description: the terms “progressive movement” and “populism” are underlined. Then, the term “progressive movement” is highlighted.)