Asked by bob

To make an inference, the reader should combine textual evidence with

background knowledge.
characters’ names.
plot elements.
strong opinions.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
background knowledge.

An inference is drawn by combining evidence from the text with what the reader already knows or has experienced. Characters’ names or plot elements are parts of the text (not the external knowledge you bring), and strong opinions are subjective conclusions, not the same as using background knowledge to infer.