Inference

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What is inference?

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

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What does it mean to infer feelings from actions?

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To infer feelings from actions means to understand how someone is feeling based on what they do, even if they don't say it.

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What is an example of making an inference?

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If you see someone frowning and crossing their arms, you might infer that they are upset.

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What is an internal conflict?

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An internal conflict is a struggle that a character faces within themselves, such as making a difficult decision.

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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How can you tell where a story takes place?

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You can tell where a story takes place by looking for clues in the text, like descriptions of the setting or characters' actions.

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What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

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To draw a conclusion means to make a judgment or decision based on the information you have.

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What is a character's motivation?

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

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How can you use context clues to understand a word?

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You can use context clues by looking at the words and sentences around the unknown word to help figure out its meaning.

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the main idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.