Context is like the background story that helps you understand what’s going on, just like when your friend whispers a secret to you before class starts.
Context gives clues about who, where, when, and why something happens. It's like having a map or a hint so you don’t get lost in the middle of a story.
What Context Looks Like
Imagine you’re playing with blocks, and your brother says, “I’m building a tower.” That’s one kind of context, it tells you what he’s doing.
Now, if he says, “I’m building a tower to reach the cookie jar,” that adds more context, now you know why he’s building it!
There are 5 key types of context:
- Who, like knowing it's your brother talking.
- Where, like knowing he's in the kitchen.
- When, like knowing it's after lunchtime.
- Why, like knowing he wants cookies.
- How, like knowing he’s using big, red blocks.
Each kind of context helps you understand better, just like having more clues to solve a puzzle!
Examples
- A child says 'I'm hungry', the context is a lunchtime conversation.
- A dog barks at a mailman, the context is the street outside.
- Your friend says 'I can't come', the context is a party invitation.
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See also
- What is The reader's context also plays a role?
- Who is Incomplete Understanding?
- Are Ants Better Communicators Than You?
- How Did Language Start? - Part 1?
- Figure 8 Dance - How do bees communicate?