4.4 - Inferencing
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Practice Questions
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What is inferencing?
💡 Hint: Think about what you do when the text doesn’t tell you everything.
Give an example of a sentence that requires inference.
💡 Hint: Consider character emotions and past experiences.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does inferencing help a reader do?
💡 Hint: Think about what you do while reading between the lines.
True or False: Inferencing can only be used in fiction.
💡 Hint: Consider if non-fiction uses clues as well.
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Challenge Problems
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In a complex narrative, a character receives a letter but reacts with surprise. Discuss what inferences can be drawn about their relationship with the sender.
💡 Hint: Look for prior interactions mentioned in the text.
Analyze a poem where the artist personifies time, indicating it as a 'thief'. What can we infer about the poet’s attitude towards the passage of time?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the emotions stirred by the imagery presented.
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