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What is an inference?

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A conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented together as a body of support for a claim or value statement.

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Why do we have textual evidence?

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To prove a claim.

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Where might you find a chalkboard menu with sundaes and banana splits?

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An ice cream shop.

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What is an example of being explicit?

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Telling your friend her shirt is ugly.

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What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

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To refer to specific parts of a text to support your ideas or claims.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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To understand deeper meanings and draw conclusions based on the text.

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What is a quote?

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A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.

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What is a statistic?

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A numerical fact or piece of data.