Friday, January 20, 2012
Bouillabaisse--What the heck, right?
Sitting on a chair, you're reading and suddenly you wonder, "What in the world does that word mean?" Bouillabaisse: I got this word from a novel, and the author used context clues (“Lots of shrimp and crab legs…”) to help readers understand it. What would you use to identify bouillabaisse?
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One way to figure out the meaning of a word in a sentence is to use "context clues". Try observing how the word was used in the sentence and maybe it could help you figure out the meaning.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, it would have been better if you included the meaning of "bouillabaisse" in your post.
I think I will use dictionary or look it up on the internet to find the meaning.
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely look it up on the internet right away! I can't continue reading a novel unless I know the meaning of the word.
ReplyDeleteBouillabaisse is a soup or stew containing several kinds of fish and often shellfish, usually combined with olive oil, tomatoes, and saffron.
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Tina, thank you for posting the meaning of "bouillabaisse".
ReplyDeleteAnyway, there are some words which are difficult to understand the meaning just by context clues. So I'd go for the help of dictionary and internet.
When I'm reading and suddenly I read a word that I don't know the meaning, I usually seek the help of the dictionary.
ReplyDeleteI didn't encounter the word "bouillabaisse" before. ;) Thanks for posting the meaning Tina!
ReplyDeleteI never encountered that word before. Thanks for posting the meaning Tina.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I'm confused when I read KC's post for the first time. I come to a point wherein I read it again for me to understand it. I think, if the word is really new to you, consult a dictionary. It'll be more wise and can become food-for-the-brain.
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