Inference and Text Evidence Flashcard

Front

What is inference?

Back

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

Front

What is text evidence?

Back

Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support an inference or claim.

Front

How can you tell how a character is feeling?

Back

You can tell how a character is feeling by looking at their actions, words, and body language.

Front

What does it mean to make a prediction?

Back

Making a prediction means guessing what will happen next based on clues in the text.

Front

What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

Back

Asking questions while reading helps to understand the text better and think critically about it.

Front

What does it mean to summarize a story?

Back

To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main events and ideas.

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behavior in a story.

Front

What does it mean to visualize while reading?

Back

Visualizing while reading means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

Front

How can context clues help you understand a word?

Back

Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.