Practice Understanding Inference And Implied Meaning (1.4) - Reading Comprehension

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Question 1.
What does 'inference' mean?
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Think about how you solve puzzles.
Question 2.
Give an example of implied meaning.
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Consider body language.
3Question 3.
What is inference?
- A direct statement
- A conclusion drawn from evidence
- An obvious truth
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Think about how you figure out unspoken messages.
4Question 4.
True or False: Implied meanings are always directly stated in the text.
- True
- False
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Consider how authors hint at ideas.
Question 5.
Read a short passage and list any implied meanings you discover, along with the textual evidence that supports your inferences.
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Look for language that suggests emotions or intentions.
Question 6.
Create a dialogue that uses sarcasm, then rephrase it to convey the same meaning without sarcasm.
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Think of how rephrasing changes the impact of what’s said.

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