That would be false, wouldn't it?
A mirage is an optical phenomenon
The word I can think of that best fits instead of "mirage" would be oasis, though I could be wrong.
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An inference is the readers interpretation of what the author is saying. It is a guess about how characters are feeling, what will happen next, etc.
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They prevent millions of tons of plastic from entering the waste stream each year. Not only does banning single-use plastic reduce pollution, but it also reduces demand for plastic production that's contributing to global climate change.
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