Inference (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Definition of inference
Definition of inference
Working out what a writer suggests/implies without stating directly
Phrase meaning 'understanding what's not explicitly written'
Phrase meaning 'understanding what's not explicitly written'
Reading between the lines
3 ways writers hint at ideas
3 ways writers hint at ideas
Word choice, sentence structure, what they don't mention
First step when making inferences
First step when making inferences
Look for textual clues and examine language choices
What 'judging eyes' suggests about a character
What 'judging eyes' suggests about a character
Critical or disapproving nature
Bigger picture elements to consider for inferences
Bigger picture elements to consider for inferences
Overall tone, theme, or mood
Critical rule for all inferences
Critical rule for all inferences
Must be grounded in textual evidence
4-step effective inference structure
4-step effective inference structure
Inference → Evidence → Explanation → Additional Support
What to do after identifying evidence
What to do after identifying evidence
Explain what it suggests and the deeper meaning
Why use literary/linguistic terms in analysis
Why use literary/linguistic terms in analysis
Shows knowledge and helps express ideas more precisely
What to examine in fiction texts for inference
What to examine in fiction texts for inference
Characters' actions, dialogue, descriptions
What to examine in non-fiction texts for inference
What to examine in non-fiction texts for inference
Tone, choice of examples, way of presenting information
3 key sources for making inferences
3 key sources for making inferences
Language choices, structure, what's left unsaid