Inference

Inference is when an author uses key terms and words to tell the reader what is happening with out using that specific word or idea. Inference is the act or process of deriving a conclusion based solely on what one knows. In " Hills Like White Elephants " the author uses key words like "operation" and "let the air in", to let the reader know that they are deciding if Jig should get an abortion, with out saying it directly. Inference gives you clues of what the characters are talking about but the author doesn't come right out and tell you like in the story "Hills Like White Elephants"