Inference Skills Challenge

What can you infer about the character's feelings based on their actions?

• The character feels excited and joyful.

• The character feels indifferent and detached.

• The character feels confident and assured.

• The character feels anxious and uncomfortable.

If a character is always helping others, what might this suggest about their personality?

• The character may be overly critical and judgmental.

• The character is probably uninterested in social interactions.

• The character is likely empathetic and altruistic.

• The character is likely selfish and indifferent.

When a story describes a stormy night, what mood does it create for the events that follow?

• The mood created is cheerful and uplifting.

• The mood created is tense and foreboding.

• The mood created is nostalgic and reflective.

• The mood created is calm and peaceful.

If a character is looking out the window with a frown, what might they be thinking about?

• They might be planning a surprise party.

• They might be daydreaming about a vacation.

• They might be thinking about a troubling issue or concern.

• They might be admiring a beautiful view.

What can you deduce about the setting if the characters are wearing heavy coats?

• The setting is likely in a desert or arid region.

• The setting is likely indoors or in a warm place.

• The setting is likely tropical or summer-like.

• The setting is likely cold or wintery.

If a character receives a letter and smiles, what can you infer about the letter's content?

• The letter is a bill or invoice.

• The letter contains bad news.

• The letter is a formal complaint.

• The letter likely contains positive or joyful content.

When a character avoids eye contact, what might this indicate about their honesty?

• It may indicate confidence.

• It may suggest excitement.

• It may show deep thinking.

• It may indicate dishonesty.

If a story mentions a broken clock, what could this symbolize in the context of time?

• Stagnation or the passage of time being perceived differently.

• A clock that shows the correct time

• A clock that is always running fast

• A clock that is a family heirloom

What can you infer about a character who is always late to meetings?

• The character may be disorganized or have poor time management skills.

• The character has a secret job that requires flexibility.

• The character enjoys being the center of attention.

• The character is always very punctual.

If a character is described as having a 'heavy heart', what emotions might they be experiencing?

• Joy, excitement, contentment, relief

• Confidence, pride, satisfaction, hope

• Anger, frustration, annoyance, indifference

• Sadness, grief, regret, anxiety.