Question

based on details of the story, which statement is an example of an inference you can make about \to build a fire\? a. the story takes place in the alaskan wilderness. b. the man fails to build a fire and freezes to death. c. the story shows the superiority of instinct over intellect. d. the dog instinctively knows it is too cold to be outside.

Explanation:

An inference is a conclusion drawn from story details, not a directly stated fact. Options A, B, and D are explicit details from To Build a Fire. Option C is a thematic conclusion inferred by analyzing the man's intellectual (but flawed) choices vs. the dog's instinctual survival behaviors.

Answer:

C. The story shows the superiority of instinct over intellect.