Drawing Inferences Flashcards
What does drawing inferences refer to?
The process of making a conclusion or meaning from evidence that is not directly stated or expressed.
It involves interpreting based on the information in the text or situation using knowledge, logic, and experience.
What are the key points of drawing inferences?
- Not Explicitly Stated
- Relies on Clues
- Uses Prior Knowledge
What is the author’s purpose?
The reason why an author writes a text, intending to achieve specific outcomes such as informing, persuading, entertaining, or expressing ideas or emotions.
What is one characteristic of writing that aims to inform?
Objective and neutral tone.
This type of writing uses facts, data, and evidence with clear and straightforward language.
What is one characteristic of writing that aims to persuade?
Emotional appeals or logical arguments.
It utilizes persuasive language and supporting evidence, such as statistics, testimonials, or anecdotes.
What is the purpose of writing that aims to entertain?
To amuse, engage, or evoke emotional responses from the audience.
What are the mixed purposes of some texts?
Some texts serve multiple purposes, combining elements of informing, persuading, entertaining, or expressing emotions.
How can you identify the author’s purpose?
- Tone
- Content
- Intended Audience
What is the difference between hypothetical and real audiences?
- Hypothetical: The audience the author imagines they are addressing.
- Real: The actual people who read or engage with the work.
What steps are involved in analyzing real-world issues presented in a text?
- Identify the Issue
- Understand the Context
- Evaluate the Author’s Perspective
- Examine the Evidence
- Assess the Implications
- Analyze the Target Audience
- Consider Counterarguments
- Evaluate the Writing’s Effectiveness
What is the first step in analyzing real-world issues?
Identify the Issue.
Look for the central problem or theme the author focuses on.
What should you consider when understanding the context of an issue?
The historical, social, or cultural background of the issue.
What does evaluating the author’s perspective involve?
Determining the author’s stance on the issue and looking for biases, assumptions, or a particular agenda.
What is the importance of examining the evidence presented by the author?
To evaluate whether the evidence is credible, sufficient, and relevant.
Fill in the blank: Analyzing how textual evidence supports arguments involves _______.
[identifying key pieces of information from a text and explaining how they strengthen or validate the author’s claims]
What are the methods for using textual evidence?
- Summarizing
- Paraphrasing
- Quoting
When is it appropriate to use summarizing?
When you want to highlight the overall point of a section.
When should you use quoting?
When the exact wording is impactful, authoritative, or difficult to rephrase effectively.
What are the best practices for presenting evidence in analysis?
- Introduce the Evidence
- Present the Evidence
- Explain the Evidence
- Connect to the Larger Argument
What does it mean to connect evidence to the larger argument?
Tying the evidence back to the main claim or thesis.
