When a writer does not explicitly state the main idea of a ...

[jenna1]

When a writer does not explicitly state the main idea of a paragraph or passage, you must then use your own thinking skills to identify the
 
  a. writer's bias.
  b. writer's tone.
  c. implied main idea.
  d. writer's purpose.

Question 2

Inferring meaning from textbooks and other college reading material requires you to use specific strategies such as understanding an author's purpose, noting comparisons and similarities, understanding an author's tone, detecting an author's bias, and filling in ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[meryzewe]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

information gaps