Inference
What is an Inference
To infer means to come to a reasonable conclusion based on evidence found in the text. By contrast, an explicit idea or message is fully stated or revealed by the author. The author tells the reader exactly what he or she needs to know.
What is theme
The theme of a literary text is its lesson or message of the story.
What is Central Idea
the core message or most important point the author is trying to convey in a piece of writing, often expressed in a single sentence
What is Setting
Setting refers to where and when a story takes place, including the time of day, the season, or the location.
What is Resolution
In most stories, there is a conflict or problem. The resolution is the solution to the problem or the end of the main dramatic conflict
Synonym of a Inference
Deduction, Conclusion, Reasoning, conjecture, Speculation, surmise, theorizing
Synonym of a Theme
Subject, Topic, Matter, Issue, Question
central idea synonym
main idea, theme, and substance
Synonym of a Setting
Surrounding, Background, Location, Scene, Environment
Synonym of a Resolution
Intention, Resolve, Plan, Purpose, undertaking, pledge
How to inference and how to use it
using observations and background knowledge to reach a logical conclusion,
Examble of theme
For example, a story could be about two friends who like to do things together, and the theme might be the importance of friendship
central idea antonym
An antonym for "central idea" could be something like "peripheral detail" or "minor point
Examble of Setting
Mother came into my bedroom. With her hands on her hips, she studied the cluttered floor and a wall of built-in bookshelves littered with art projects at every stage except finished. “What a mess,” she said. “You have projects here that you started in first grade, Maura. Maybe it’s time you finished them.”
Examble of Resolution
a New Year's resolution to exercise more, a formal resolution passed by a board of directors, or the high resolution of a digital camera.
What makes a Inference
Inference examples involve using observations and background knowledge to reach a logical conclusion, like deducing someone is upset because they slammed a door or inferring it's raining because someone is carrying an umbrella.
What makes a Theme
a central, unifying idea or message that explores a universal truth or aspect of the human experience, often conveyed through characters, setting, plot, and dialogue
Where is the central idea in a story?
the overall point or message the author wants to convey
What makes a Setting
A setting is defined by its time, place, and the overall atmosphere or mood it evokes, which can include elements like culture, historical period, geography, and even the specific time of day.
What makes a Resolution
a formal, written motion that expresses the will or decision of a group
What Could you infer about Percy Jackson
a street-smart, loyal, and courageous demigod with a strong sense of justice, who struggles with dyslexia and ADHD,
What would be the Theme in Percy Jackson
The central themes in the "Percy Jackson" series revolve around identity, heroism, family, and the nature of gods vs. humanity.
What would be the central idea in Percy Jackson
Percy's journey of self-discovery, embracing his identity as a demigod, and learning the importance of trust, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity and the dangers of the Greek mythological world
What would be the Setting in Percy Jackson
modern-day America, with the Greek gods and monsters adapting to this new world, and Mount Olympus residing invisibly above the Empire State Building.
What would be the Resolution Percy Jackson
Percy Jackson, with the help of his friends Annabeth and Grover, returning the stolen Zeus's lightning bolt and the Helm of Darkness to their rightful owners, thus preventing a war between the gods and resolving the prophecy of a betrayal by a friend