This is what we mean by context. You need to literally surround that piece of information with text that illuminates its meaning and relevancy. That is why context, when broken down, literally means 'with text.' It helps readers understand that which otherwise, they wouldn't be able to comprehend.
Chuck Barris as host of âThe Gong Show,â which he created. It became a phenomenon after its 1976 debut. Credit NBC, via Everett Collection.
A stunned Terry Meeuwsen, who co-hosted the 700 Club broadcast from a chair at Robertson's right, looked nervously at the camera and strained to put a smile on her face. Well, I think that was a great joke, Pat.. I'm not joking, Terry, snapped Robertson. The televangelist scowled as he turned to face Meeuwsen.