Question

What context clue best helps clarify the meaning of the word "odious" in this sentence from "The Black Cat," by Edgar Allan Poe?

Answer 1

In reading and comprehension, even if you don't know the definition of the word, you can still somehow get its meaning through context clues. From the word itself, context clues are hint words that tell you the context of what you're reading. In this example, the word is odious. Without looking at the dictionary, we might guess that it means something disgusting or offensive because the narrator refers to it with 'unutterable loathing'. From that expression, you get the context that he hates it so much down to his core that he can't wait to get away from it.  Therefore, the answer is letter C.

Answer 2

What about A. Lovable B. Joyous C. Sneaky D. Horrible