1.4 - Understanding Inference and Implied Meaning
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Practice Questions
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What does 'inference' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how you solve puzzles.
Give an example of implied meaning.
💡 Hint: Consider body language.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is inference?
💡 Hint: Think about how you figure out unspoken messages.
True or False: Implied meanings are always directly stated in the text.
💡 Hint: Consider how authors hint at ideas.
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Challenge Problems
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Read a short passage and list any implied meanings you discover, along with the textual evidence that supports your inferences.
💡 Hint: Look for language that suggests emotions or intentions.
Create a dialogue that uses sarcasm, then rephrase it to convey the same meaning without sarcasm.
💡 Hint: Think of how rephrasing changes the impact of what’s said.
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