Inference

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What is inference?

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Inference is a conclusion or opinion that is formed based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does textual evidence mean?

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Textual evidence refers to the proof or clues found within a text that support an idea or argument.

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What is a clue in reading?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you understand the text better or figure out what is happening.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to make an inference from a text?

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Making an inference means using clues from the text along with your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or the main idea that the author wants to communicate through the story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is a prediction in reading?

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A prediction is a guess about what will happen next in a story based on clues from the text.