Implicit and Explicit Evidence
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?
What is implicit?
John left his house this morning with a suitcase. I can infer that John is doing what?
John is going somewhere.
"The text says, 'Maya pulled her coat tighter and watched her breath form clouds in the air.'" This is what the weather is like, even though the author never says it directly.
What is cold outside?
Unlike her older brother Jerome, who stayed out all hours of the night, Kate obediently followed the curfew her parents set.
What is does what she is supposed to do all the time?
"The story says, 'Maria had red hair and green eyes.'" This is the color of Maria's eyes as stated in the text.
What is Maria has green eyes?
Read the following passage.
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?
What is implicit?
Paul was dragging his feet and looked like he was dragging at five o'clock. What can we infer about Paul?
Paul is tired after a long day of work.
"The story reads, 'Every time the teacher called on him, he slid lower in his seat and stared at the floor.'" This is how the character most likely feels, based on his actions.
What is nervous or embarrassed?
After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
What is persuade?
"The passage states, 'The battle took place in 1776.'" This is the year the battle occurred according to the text.
What is the year 1776?
Derek looked over at Virginia. “We should get back to the camp before it gets too dark.” Virginia nodded and got up to start the long walk there.
Is the information that Virginia agrees with Derek explicit or implicit?
What is implicit?
Amy was tapping her foot, looking at her watch, rolling her eyes and looking down the street. What can we infer about Amy?
Amy is waiting on someone and they are late.
"The passage states, 'Grandma's hands moved quickly through the dough, the same way she had done every Sunday for fifty years.'" This is what you can infer about Grandma's baking skills.
What is she is very experienced?
Mr. Pumplehead was a homely man, but what he lacked in looks was compensated by his winning personality.
What is ugly or unaatractive?
"The author writes, 'Jake slammed the door and refused to speak.'" This is what Jake did after slamming the door, as explicitly stated.
What is refused to speak?
Kesia tapped her teddy bear on the head. "Are you even listening? Honestly, I am so lonely that I would be friends with anyone who could talk to me."
Is the information that Kesia is lonely explicit or implicit?
What is explicit?
Susie wrote Peter's name all over her notebook and his picture was her wallpaper on her phone. Anytime Peter came around, Susie couldn't talk. What can we infer about how Susie feels about Peter?
Susie has a crush on Peter
"The story says, 'When Dad came home, he loosened his tie, dropped his briefcase, and fell onto the couch without a word.'" This is what you can infer about how Dad's day went.
What is he had a long/hard day?
"These test scores are horrid! You students should be ashamed of yourselves," is what our teacher might have said if we hadn't done so well on the test.
What is bad?
"The article directly states, 'Wolves are apex predators, meaning no animals hunt them in the wild.'" This is what "apex predator" means according to the text.
What is an animal that nothing hunts in the wild?
Paul dropped to his knees in front of the monkey cage at the zoo. He stuck his tongue out at the closest monkey and laughed when it made a face in return. Monkeys were his favorite animals because they were so playful.
Is the information that Paul's favorite animal is a monkey explicit or implicit?
What is explicit?
Michael and Larry were looking at each other scowling. They were shouting and cussing at each other. Ben stood between them but he kept looking around because he didn't know what would happen next. What can we infer about Michael and Larry?
Michael and Larry were mad at each other and they were about to fight.
"The author writes, 'The shelves were bare, the lights were off, and a "For Lease" sign hung in the window.'" This is what you can infer happened to the store.
What is it went out of business/closed?
The principal came into the study hall and began yelling, "You students better quiet all of that clamor and shut your mouths. Don't you know that people are trying to sleep in here?"
What is talking or making noise?
"The text reads, 'She practiced piano every day for three years before her first recital.'" This is how long she practiced before her recital.
What is three years?