Understanding Literature by Making Inferences, Drawing Conclusions, and Using Comparison & Contra.pptx

Understanding Literature by Making Inferences, Drawing Conclusions, and Using Comparison & Contra.pptx

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  Understanding Literature by MakingInferences, Drawing Conclusions, and Using Comparison & Contrast
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  10/22/2025 2 COMPARING AND CONTRASTING Compareand contrast is a rhetorical style that discusses the similarities and differences of two or more things: ideas, concepts, items, places, etc. This is also used to make some kind of comparison to help illustrate a point.
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  10/22/2025 3 A Venn diagramis used in making comparison and contrast to show differences and similarities of two subjects. It uses overlapping circles or other shapes to illustrate the logical relationship between two or more sets of items. Often, they serve to graphically organize things, highlighting how the items are similar and different.
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  10/22/2025 4 Study the illustrationbelow.
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  10/22/2025 5 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS ANDINFERENCES Drawing conclusions refers to information that is implied or inferred. This means that the information is not directly nor clearly stated. Details give hints or clues that can help you “read between the lines.” Inferring means that you go beyond the surface or go for deeper understanding of what you are reading. When the meaning is not stated clearly, they may be implied or suggested.
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  10/22/2025 6 Study the samplebelow: Camille’s mom was very upset. Her dog was all covered in mud. Her mom told her that she needed to help clean up before she could start watching television. What can you draw from the given situation? What are your hints and clues? a. Camille’s dog got the house muddy. b. Camille’s mom hates dogs. c. Camille loves to watch television.