Inference Flashcards

The process of interpreting implicit meaning or ideas that are not directly stated in a text.

Ideas or information suggested by the text but not stated directly.

Inference is assessed under AO1, requiring students to identify and interpret implicit information and ideas.

When making inferences, you must support your ideas with precise textual evidence.

In fiction, inference often involves understanding characters' emotions, motives, or relationships based on subtle clues.

In non-fiction, inference may involve deducing the writer's viewpoint or purpose from tone and language choices.

1. Read carefully. 2. Identify clues in the text. 3. Combine clues with your own knowledge. 4. Form a logical conclusion.

Context can help you make inferences by providing background knowledge or understanding of the situation.

Explicit meaning is directly stated, while inference requires interpreting what is implied.

Inference helps readers understand deeper meanings, themes, and perspectives in a text.