Implicit and Explicit Messages

Talya was dripping in sweat. She tried to find shade on the beach to protect her burning skin. She did not know how much more beach volleyball

she could play.

Is the information that the weather is hot explicit or implicit?

• explicit

• implicit

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Clarissa’s teacher smiled at her. “You did very well on your presentation. I did not even know that you were nervous.” Clarissa threw her hands

up and did a little dance.

Is the information that Clarissa is happy explicit or implicit?

• implicit

• explicit

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Blake yawned and stretched his arms. “I am so tired that I could fall asleep right this very moment.”

Is the information that Blake is tired explicit or implicit?

• explicit

• implicit

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Basil looked left and could not see anyone he knew. Then he looked right. No one! He was lost! He felt his stomach turn over and tried not to cry.

Is the information that Basil is frightened explicit or implicit?

• implicit

• explicit

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Derek looked over at Virginia. “We should get back to the camp before it gets too dark.” Virginia nodded and said, "I agree".

Is the information that Virginia agrees with Derek explicit or implicit?

• implicit

• explicit

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1