What is an inference?

Question

1. a detail the author provides in a text
2. a conclusion based on what an author states and does not state
3. an idea that an author explicitly states
4. a hint an author gives in the story

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 2. a conclusion based on what an author states and does not state.

Inference involves drawing conclusions from the information provided, including implied meanings and context that may not be explicitly stated in the text.