Distinguish between what the text states directly and what the reader can infer.

Distinguish between what the text states directly and what the reader can infer. This learning objective is anchored to the Understanding fiction sources subtopic inside Section A Reading fiction. Approved keywords include distinguish, between, what, text, states. Students should select brief evidence or a planned example, explain inference, separate language methods from structural methods, and link each point to effect, writer purpose, audience or form where relevant. For writing tasks, revision should plan audience, purpose, tone, form, viewpoint, paragraph structure, vocabulary and sentence control. For grammar, punctuation and spoken-language tasks, students should check accuracy, formal register, delivery, listening response and Standard English. Keeping the answer tied to Understanding fiction sources prevents generic summary and supports clear AQA GCSE English Language assessment-objective alignment.