Exploring the Beauty of Alaska

What can be inferred from the author's description of the Alaskan landscape?

A. The author is Scottish

B. The author has a science background

C. The author is detail-oriented

D. The author is well-read

E. The author is environmentally conscious

Answer:

The last sentence of paragraph two and from footnotes three and four infer that the author is well-read. The correct option is D. is well-read.

Explanation:

Inference refers to an educated or reasoned conclusion made from evidence and reasoning. It requires one to draw conclusions based on what is stated, what is implied, and what is likely to happen based on the given information. In simple terms, to understand and derive meaning from given information is referred to as inference.

In the last sentence of the second paragraph and footnotes three and four, the author makes a reference to Robert Burns's poem and George Herbert's poem. This alludes to the fact that the author is well-read and familiar with literature and poetry. Therefore, we can infer that the author is well-read. Thus, the correct option is D. is well-read.