Question

inferential skills involve drawing conclusions and making interpretations based on evidence rather than just recalling information. which best demonstrates the use of inferential skills? identifying the central theme of a paragraph based on its content determining the authors intent through analysis of tone and word choice recalling the precise definition of a complex word used in the text listing significant facts presented in a documentary film

Explanation:

Inferential skills require drawing conclusions/interpretations from evidence, not just recalling facts. Identifying a central theme, recalling a definition, and listing facts are either direct comprehension or recall. Determining author intent requires analyzing tone/word choice to infer unstated meaning, which matches inferential skills.

Answer:

determining the author's intent through analysis of tone and word choice