What is an inference?

Information in a text that supports an idea or analysis
An idea or detail that is stated directly in a text
An analysis of ideas or details included in a text
A conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning

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1 month ago

An inference is best defined as "a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning." It involves using clues from the text, along with prior knowledge, to deduce something that is not explicitly stated.