Answer :

It can be inferred that the author compares the reader as a beginner writer to a young explorer because, in order to become ardent at writing, one must become proficient at reading profusely, an act that can be comparing to exploration.  

What is inference?

Inference refers to the act of making conclusion after having examined the  content of a text rationally.

What is the purpose of inferences?

Inferences help the reader to read between the lines. That is, there are certain things that the author have not stated explicitly but implicitly.

The ability to identify these factors and draw inferences helps to understand the thoughts of the writer.

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