Implicit and Explicit Evidence

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What is explicit evidence?

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Explicit evidence is information that is clearly stated in the text. For example, if a passage says, 'Maggie put on her coat and grabbed her backpack,' this is explicit evidence.

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What is implicit evidence?

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Implicit evidence is information that is not directly stated but can be inferred from the text. For example, if a character is hurrying, you might infer they are late.

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Give an example of explicit evidence from a text.

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An example of explicit evidence is: 'Amanda didn't do the typed report.' This information is directly stated.

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Give an example of implicit evidence from a text.

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An example of implicit evidence is: 'Omar is a plumber.' This is inferred from the context of him carrying a toolbox and the sign on his truck.

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What does it mean to infer information?

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To infer information means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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How can you identify explicit evidence in a passage?

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You can identify explicit evidence by looking for statements that are directly mentioned in the text without needing interpretation.

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How can you identify implicit evidence in a passage?

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You can identify implicit evidence by looking for clues or hints in the text that suggest meanings not directly stated.

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit information?

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Explicit information is clearly stated in the text, while implicit information is suggested or inferred from the context.

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Why is understanding implicit evidence important?

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Understanding implicit evidence is important because it helps readers make deeper connections and understand the underlying meanings in a text.

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What type of questions often require implicit evidence to answer?

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Questions that ask for inferences or conclusions based on the text often require implicit evidence to answer.