how does textual evidence help a reader make an inference?
a. readers eliminate the details implicitly stated in a text in order to make an inference
b. readers restate the textual evidence of a story to make an inference
c. readers identify textual evidence to make the story more personal in order to make an inference
d. readers analyze the details explicitly stated in a text to make an inference
d. readers analyze the details explicitly stated in a text to make an inference
By analyzing the details explicitly stated in a text, readers can gather information and clues that will help them make educated guesses or draw conclusions about characters, events, or themes in the story. This process of using textual evidence to make inferences allows readers to better understand the text and its underlying messages.