Which of the following statements is the best definition for inferential meaning?

a. to infer something from a story is to draw conclusions based on something that the author states directly.

b. to infer something from a story is to draw conclusions based on something that the author did not state directly.

c. to infer something from a story is to convey experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

d. to infer something from a story is not convey experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

B. To infer something from a story is to draw conclusions based on something that the author did not state directly.

Explanation:

An inference can be define as a conclusion of a process, research or story which is based upon evidences and facts.

Among the given options, B.To infer something from a story is to draw conclusions based on something that the author did not state directly. is correct because in stories can include the facts which are required to be interpreted and infered by the reader and must draw a relevant conclusion based upon this.