In addition to explicit information about characters, setting, and plot, a reader must consider _____ to support inferences about the more profound issues that an author raises.
1) the consensus opinion of scholars
2) implied or indirect evidence
3) his or her own biases
4) the author’s motives
The Author of a story would make a situation, then put a Character in the story to carry his opinion. This is a technique used by many Authors, especially political cartoons.