Which steps are best to infer theme? Choose two correct answers.Locate facts in an encyclopedia.Identify details about characters.Research the author’s life.Decide which character is your Favorite.Combine details with your background knowledge.

To infer a theme, look for what the characters say and do, along with the outcomes of their choices. Then combine those details with your background knowledge to work out the broader message of the story. Looking up facts about the author or choosing a favorite character does not directly establish the theme.

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