1.3 - Mastering Implied Meanings (Inference)
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Practice Questions
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What is inference?
💡 Hint: Think about how we 'read between the lines'.
Give an example of how tone can affect a reader's inference.
💡 Hint: Consider how sarcasm changes the meaning.
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Inference is primarily used to:
💡 Hint: Think of how a detective solves a mystery from clues.
True or False: Tone is not necessary for making inferences.
💡 Hint: Remember how sarcasm can change meaning.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a passage where a character states, 'I love how my brother always takes time for himself.' However, throughout the story, the brother is often depicted as self-centered and neglectful. What inference can you make about the speaker’s reliability?
💡 Hint: Consider what their tone or underlying feelings reveal.
Analyze the following text: 'The presentation was met with silence, only the occasional cough broke the stillness.' How can inference help you understand the likely reactions of the audience?
💡 Hint: Think about how body language and atmosphere can convey deeper meanings.
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