Inferences, Themes, and Central Ideas

What is the difference between explicit and implicit meanings?

• Explicit meanings are indirectly stated and implicit meanings are directly stated.
• Explicit meanings are directly stated and implicit meanings are indirectly stated.
• Both
• None of the Above

Which statement in explicit?

• Your home has an unusual smell.
• Opening a window may be good for the house.
• Would you for me to bring some air freshener to your house?
• Your house stinks.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which statement is the implicit statement?

• I want to break up with you.
• I would prefer it if we saw other people.
• I don't want to be with you anymore.
• We are over.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.SL.2.3

When we want to identify the meaning in implicit statements and text, we must make: 

• Inferences
• Predictions
• Objective Statements
• Objective Statements

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CCSS.L.2.4A

His breath smelled of Jack and Coke, and the disheveled appearance, slurred speech, and occasional stumbles betrayed a struggle that seemingly threatened to overtake him.  
 
What can we infer about the man described in the passage?

• The man is confident and healthy
• The man is deeply depressed
• The man struggles with alcoholism
• The man is deeply religious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

Eleanor's father was deeply perplexed by her transformation.  She had abandoned her jeans and ball caps for pastels, and perfume, and floral print dresses.  She'd been acting strangely ever since the Dudley family had moved down the street.
What can be inferred about Eleanor's transformation?

• Eleanor has a crush on a boy from her neighborhood and changed her way of dress to attract him.
• Eleanor changed her way of dress because she has become more mature.
• Eleanor's friends are influencing the way she wants to dress.
• None of the Above

Eleanor's father was deeply perplexed by her transformation.  She had abandoned her jeans and ball caps for pastels, and perfume, and floral print dresses.  She'd been acting strangely ever since the Dudley family had moved down the street.
Which piece of textual evidence supports the inference that Eleanor had been a tomboy?

• "Eleanor's father was deeply perplexed by her transformation."
• "She'd been acting strangely ever since the Dudley family had moved down the street."
• "She had abandoned her jeans and ball caps for pastels, and perfume, and floral print dresses."
• All of the Above

Two lines--positive.  She'd often imagined this moment.  She had often envisioned herself ecstatic and drunk with joy. However, she wasn't.  She was scared and resentful.  It wasn't time. She wasn't ready for this.  It had taken her so long to get this blessing, and now she didn't want it.
Make an inference--what is happening in this text?

• A woman has found out that she is HIV positive.
• A woman has found out that she is pregnant and doesn't want to be.
• A woman has gotten a promotion.
• A woman has passed a major test.

Two lines--positive.  She'd often imagined this moment.  She had often envisioned herself ecstatic and drunk with joy. However, she wasn't.  She was scared and resentful.  It wasn't time. She wasn't ready for this.  It had taken her so long to get this blessing, and now she didn't want it.
Which piece of textual evidence supports the inference that she had wanted to be pregnant until this moment?

• "Two lines--positive."
• "She had often envisioned herself ecstatic and drunk with joy."
• "It had taken her so long to get this blessing..."
• Both "It had taken her so long to get this blessing..." and "She had often envisioned herself ecstatic and drunk with joy.

What is the difference between a theme and central idea.

• The central idea is found in fictional text and expresses what the story is mainly about.  Theme is found in informational text and is the author's overall message or lesson about life.
• The central idea is found in informational text and expresses the author's overall message or lesson about life.  The Theme is found in fictional text and expresses what the text is mainly about.
• The central idea is found in informational text and expresses what the text is mainly about.  The theme is found in fictional text and expresses the author's overall message and lesson about life.
• None of the Above