Subtext refers to the underlying messages, meanings, or themes implied but not directly stated in written or spoken communication. The hidden or implied content can be inferred by analyzing the context, tone, and language used in a piece of writing.
Deciding which text is better is not a step in synthesizing two texts. In synthesizing two texts, one typically reads both texts and takes notes on important ideas and details, identifies common themes and differences, evaluates the reliability and credibility of the sources, identifies any biases, and then integrates the information from both sources into a new, coherent whole that reflects an understanding of both texts.
The sentence is correct as it is written.
That basketball is a challenging sport to play is not an assumption based on this claim.
Context clues can help you figure out the meaning of a homonym in a reading passage. You can often determine which definition is used by looking at the words and phrases surrounding the homonym. Additionally, the tone and purpose of the course can also provide clues as to which meaning is intended.