Question

literary text evidence quick check
which answer choice accurately defines the meaning of the word inference? (1 point)
○ information that supports an idea or analysis
○ information that is directly stated
○ a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning
○ a stated detail used to develop a character

Explanation:

• "Information that supports an idea or analysis" is evidence, not an inference.
• "Information that is directly stated" is explicit information, not an inference.
• "A stated detail used to develop a character" is a descriptive detail, not an inference.
• An inference is a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning.

Answer:

a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning