Question

Which statement best defines an inference?
A.the details stated directly by the author of a passage
B.the background information about a literary work
C.a conclusion based on evidence and outside knowledge
D.a guess that relies only on the reader's prior experiences

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A conclusion based on evidence and outside knowledge

Explanation:

An inference is what a reader/audience concludes about something, most likely in a story, about what something may be, based on the information that is given to them.

Answer 2

Answer: C

Explanation: An inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.