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What is inference, and how is it used in reading?
Think about conclusions that aren't directly stated but you 'read between the lines.'
Provide an example of implied meaning.
Look for words or actions that suggest feelings.
What does inference allow us to do in terms of understanding text?
Consider what you conclude from reading clues.
True or False: Inferred meanings are always explicitly stated in the text.
Think about how some emotions or intentions are shown through actions.
You read a passage where a character's house is described as ‘the crumbling walls echoed years of neglect.’ What inference can you draw about the character's situation?
Consider how the physical state of someone's environment can reflect their emotional or financial state.
A poem states, ‘The bright sun shone, but the clouds gathered in haste.’ What can you infer about the potential mood of the poem?
Think about contrasting elements in literature and how they can imply deeper meanings.
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