Which of the following statements is the best definition for inferential meaning.

to infer something from a story is to draw conclusions based on something that the author states directly.

to infer something from a story is to draw conclusions based on something that the author did not state directly.

to infer something from a story is to convey experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

to infer something from a story is not convey experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.