Inference Nonfiction

A logical guess that is made based on facts and one's own knowledge and experience

• objective

• theme

• inference

A conclusion drawn from prior knowledge

• inference

• hypothesis

• guess

• suggestion

An ________________ is an intelligent guess based on what the text tells you about things NOT directly stated in the text. 

• theme

• setting

• inference

• alliteration

Based on the Expedition to the Bottom of the World text that stated that Shackelton had "fans", the reader can make the ____ that he was well known and admired.

• memoir

• perspective

• inference

• reference

What is the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning?

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Prediction

Which term describes an educated guess based on textual evidence?

• Inference

• Assumption

• Hypothesis

• Theory

In nonfiction, what is it called when you deduce information that is not explicitly stated?

• Inference

• Summary

• Analysis

• Critique

What skill involves reading between the lines to understand the author's message?

• Inference

• Summarizing

• Paraphrasing

• Quoting

Which of the following is a key component of making inferences in nonfiction?

• Context clues

• Direct quotes

• Author's biography

• Publication date

When a reader makes an inference, they are doing what?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Finding a theme

• Identifying a metaphor

• Summarizing a paragraph