Broader Inference: Instead of writing our first impressions evoked by a literary choice as was the case in proximal inference, broader inference requires us to think about the deeper meaning of the proximal inference in relation to the context of the text.
For example, if we reflect back on the proximal inference of “sneakiness” and “evasion” as a result of the use of the simile “crept like a rat”, the broader inference may lie in how the qualities of sneakiness and evasion characterize that character in the story. For instance, the broader inference might be as follows: This suggests that the “suspicious man” is an unreliable presence that can escape at the tap of a finger.
Level 2 Sentence Template:
Version 1:
Last name of author + ‘s + use of + literary choice + textual reference + has connotations of + proximal inference + , + suggesting that + broader inference
Example:
Robert’s use of the juxtaposition “bloodied rose” has connotations of tragic love, suggesting that the love story between John and Elisa does not end in bliss.
Robert’s use of the simile “crept like a rat” has connotations of sneakiness and evasion, suggesting that “the suspicious man” is an unreliable presence that can escape at the tap of a finger.
Robert’s use of the visual image “green monster” has connotations of intimidation and fear, suggesting that Raymond witnesses a figure that he finds hard to challenge.
Version 2:
Last name of author+ ‘s + use of + literary choice + textual reference + evokes the idea of + proximal inference + , + suggesting that + broader inference.
Example:
Robert’s use of the juxtaposition “bloodied rose” evokes the idea of tragic love, suggesting that the love story between John and Elisa does not end in bliss.
Version 3:
Last name of author+ ‘s + use of + literary choice + textual reference + conjures up the idea of + proximal inference + , + suggesting that + broader inference.
Robert’s use of the juxtaposition “bloodied rose” conjures up the idea of tragic love, suggesting that the love story between John and Elisa does not end in bliss.
Tip 1: If you are using this template to write insights that answer a particular question, make sure to use keywords and language of the question in your broader inference.