Explicit/Implicit

Front

What does the term 'explicit' mean?

Back

Very clear, leaves no room for doubt.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What does the term 'implicit' mean?

Back

Unclear in meaning, not plain or clear.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

True or False: Explicit rules or statements require guessing.

Back

False.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

In the poem 'Mother to Son', what does the line 'It's had tacks in it... And splinters... And boards torn up' illustrate?

Back

It explicitly shows the mother talking about a broken staircase.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What can be inferred about a character's attitude if they are late but act casually, like pouring cereal?

Back

They do not care that they're late.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the difference between explicit and implicit information?

Back

Explicit information is clear and direct, while implicit information is suggested or implied but not directly stated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Give an example of an explicit statement.

Back

'The meeting starts at 10 A.M. sharp.'

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Give an example of an implicit message.

Back

If someone says, 'It's getting late,' they might be implying that it's time to leave.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Why is understanding explicit and implicit meanings important in literature?

Back

It helps readers grasp the full context and underlying messages of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

How can context help determine whether a statement is explicit or implicit?

Back

Context provides background information that can clarify the meaning of a statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1