Before answering to the question, let us analyze a little bit the meaning of both concepts:
Inferencing is the inner mental ability of reasoning to analyze different situations or problems and to produce a general idea or rule about such situation or problems. This is could be better understood with a little analysis of the Inductive reasoning, but I think it is pretty clear so far.
Inflection refers to the ability of the vocal spectrum to change the tone of words to convey different meaning or purposes.
So, having mentioned the former, the statement that contrast inferencing and inflection is:
Inferencing occurs in the mind and inflection occurs with the voice.
Answer:
A - Explains the Purpose of the Story
Explanation:
An author's message is the reason why an author wrote the story, the purpose of it, and what they wanted to accomplish.
Answer: A. “was eager to” “drew near”
Explanation:
As explained, something that is irresistible has an appeal that cannot be denied. When something is irresistible therefore, it tends to draw people towards it.
The people in this chapter were eager to do something with the men who stood at ease because they found the sight irresistible and so wanted to act on the feelings of attraction that they had. This was why they were drawn near to the scene.
Goodness, contention, and wisdom are what she seem to think is the theme of her aunt's story. You can consider this line from the story as a detail to support it: "finally saved from a mad bull by a number of rescuers who admired her moral character."
