Implicit and Explicit Evidence

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What is implicit evidence?

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Implicit evidence is information that is not directly stated in the text but can be inferred or understood through context.

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What is explicit evidence?

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Explicit evidence is information that is clearly stated and can be found directly in the text.

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True or False: Implicit evidence can be found directly in the story.

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False

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Which of the following is an example of explicit evidence? 1. The sky is blue. 2. The character feels sad. 3. The door was locked. 4. The character is thinking about their past.

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The sky is blue.

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Which of the following is an example of implicit evidence? 1. The character smiled. 2. The character's hands were shaking. 3. The character said, 'I am happy.' 4. The character danced with joy.

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The character's hands were shaking.

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What does it mean when something is implied in a text?

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It means that the information is suggested or hinted at but not directly stated.

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Identify the explicit information: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The cat is sitting on the mat.

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Identify the implicit information: 'She looked at the clock and sighed.'

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She is likely feeling anxious or worried about time.

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What is the difference between implicit and explicit information?

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Explicit information is directly stated in the text, while implicit information requires inference and understanding of context.

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True or False: Explicit information is always obvious in the text.

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True