Question

How do you make an inference?
By using story clues and prior knowledge.
By using imagination.
By understanding figurative language.
By understanding the denotative meaning of the text.

Answer 1

Making an inference primarily involves "using story clues and prior knowledge." Inferences are conclusions drawn based on evidence from the text along with what you already know about the world. While imagination and understanding figurative language can enhance comprehension, the core of inference-making is relying on context clues and background information.