Inference (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What is inference in reading?
What is inference in reading?
Working out what's suggested/implied
What metaphor is used to describe making inferences?
What metaphor is used to describe making inferences?
Being a detective looking for clues
What does 'reading between the lines' mean?
What does 'reading between the lines' mean?
Understanding what's not explicit
Through what do writers hint at ideas?
Through what do writers hint at ideas?
Word choice, structure, what's unsaid
What is the critical rule about making inferences?
What is the critical rule about making inferences?
Must be grounded in textual evidence
What is the four-step structure for inference?
What is the four-step structure for inference?
Inference→Evidence→Explanation→Support
What does 'judging eyes' suggest about a character?
What does 'judging eyes' suggest about a character?
Critical or disapproving nature
What's the first step in exam response structure for inference questions?
What's the first step in exam response structure for inference questions?
State your inference clearly
In fiction texts, what reveals character info?
In fiction texts, what reveals character info?
Actions, dialogue & descriptions
What's a non-fiction focus area for inference?
What's a non-fiction focus area for inference?
Writer's bias through word choices
What should you consider for the 'bigger picture'?
What should you consider for the 'bigger picture'?
Overall tone, theme or mood
What must you point to when supporting an inference?
What must you point to when supporting an inference?
Specific parts of the text