Question 7(a): Synthesising Similarities Flashcards

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What is the difference between paraphrase and inference?

Paraphrase restates the text in other words. Inference explains what it suggests or reveals.

Which phrases signal an inference in your writing?

This suggests…, this implies…, this reveals…, we can infer that…, perhaps…

What does "like for like" mean when you find similarities in Question 7(a)?

Matching the same aspect in both texts, e.g. how crowded each writer's train is.

What does it mean to synthesise evidence in Question 7(a)?

Bringing details from both texts together into one point, e.g. "Both guides refuse to give up on their client."