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What type of context clue is being employed when an author helps explain a difficult word by describing the setting or scene?

This type of context clue is called setting or scene context.

Here's why:

* Setting: The author uses details about the place or environment to help the reader understand the meaning of the word. For example, describing a dark and stormy night might help the reader understand the meaning of the word "ominous."

* Scene: The author uses details about the events happening to help the reader understand the meaning of the word. For example, describing a character frantically searching for something might help the reader understand the meaning of the word "frantic."

Essentially, the author provides a visual or sensory context that helps the reader infer the meaning of the word.

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