Understanding Explicit and Implicit Information

What defines explicit information?

• Information that is hinted at but not directly stated.

• Information that requires the reader to make an inference.

• Information stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt.

• Information that is only understood through prior knowledge.

What did the Grasshopper do when the Ant said he was gathering food for winter?

• He offered to help the Ant.

• He laughed at the Ant.

• He ignored the Ant.

• He started gathering food too.

What can be inferred about the Grasshopper's character based on his actions in the story?

• He is hardworking.

• He is generous.

• He is lazy.

• He is worried about winter.

How is implicit information identified?

• It is directly stated in the text.

• It is found by using clues from the text and prior knowledge to make an inference.

• It is information that is irrelevant to the story.

• It is always presented with a question mark.

What is the key difference between explicit and implicit information?

• Explicit information is always about feelings, while implicit information is about facts.

• Explicit information is directly stated, while implicit information is inferred from clues and prior knowledge.

• Explicit information is found in fiction, while implicit information is found in non-fiction.

• Explicit information is less important than implicit information.