-Sometimes authors provide explicit, or clearly stated, details in a text (explicit evidence). Sometimes authors do not. What it is called when you have to determine what an author is saying based on details that are hinted at, but not clearly stated? (Lesson 3)

Question

-The lesson, message, or moral about life that is explored and expressed in a story is called what? (Lesson 4)

-What three story elements give clues throughout a story while helping you development the theme of a literary text? (Lesson 4, page 9)

Answer 1

1. When you have to determine what an author is saying based on details that are hinted at but not clearly stated, this is called inference. Inferences require the reader to draw conclusions based on the implicit information provided in the text.

2. The lesson, message, or moral about life that is explored and expressed in a story is called the theme.

3. The three story elements that give clues throughout a story while helping to develop the theme of a literary text are typically character, setting, and plot. These elements work together to enhance the overall message or theme of the story.