Making Inferences in Literary Texts

Front

Evidence that Leslie is inactive:

Back

Leslie spends the entire day sprawled on his bed.

Front

Evidence supporting Leslie's bed's comfort:

Back

Leslie's bed has soft warm quilts and numerous pillows.

Front

Leslie only leaves his bed for one reason.

Back

The only reason Leslie budges from his bed is to answer the call of nature.

Front

Citizens of Leslie's town during a blackout.

Back

Dependent on electricity and unsure how to live without it.

Front

Inference about the trees:

Back

The trees are moving because of the wind.

Front

Inference about Leslie's door:

Back

The door is rarely opened by Leslie.

Front

Leslie is intimidated by Melissa's knowledge about nature.

Back

Leslie fears telling Melissa he has never seen a real butterfly, worried she may laugh at him.

Front

Evidence that the woman is Melissa's mother:

Back

Melissa refers to her as "Parents!"

Front

Evidence that Leslie is unhappy with the electricity:

Back

Leslie sighs deeply when he hears the appliances.