Explicit Vs Implicit
What's the difference between explicit and implicit information?
Explicit information is directly stated in the text, while implicit information is suggested or inferred.
What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?
To support an analysis, claim, or argument using specific details from the text.
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or most important message the author is trying to convey.
What is the theme of a story?
he underlying message, lesson, or moral about life or human nature that the author wants to convey.
What is the climax in a plot?
A. The beginning of the story.
B. The turning point or high point of the story where the conflict is most intense.
C. The end of the story.
D. The introduction of the characters.
B. The turning point or high point of the story where the conflict is most intense.
Which of the following is an example of explicit information?
A. The character was upset because his dog ran away.
B. The character was sad, but the author never says why.
C. The character's frown suggested he was angry.
D. The setting was dark and spooky, implying danger.
A. The character was upset because his dog ran away.
If a question asks, "What is the main character's motivation?", where should you look for the best evidence?
A. Your own feelings about the character.
B. The opinions of your friends.
C. Specific lines of dialogue or actions the character takes in the story.
D. A summary of the story on the internet.
C. Specific lines of dialogue or actions the character takes in the story.
Where can you often find the main idea of a non-fiction text?
A. Only in the conclusion.
B. In the first and last sentences of a paragraph or section.
C. Hidden somewhere in the middle of a paragraph.
D. In the footnotes.
B. In the first and last sentences of a paragraph or section.
Passage:
“After losing the race, Diego congratulated the winner and promised himself he would train harder next time.”
Question: What is the BEST theme?
A) Success comes from hard work and determination.
B) True friendship is built on trust and honesty.
C) People should never rely on the help of others.
D) Jealousy can destroy even the strongest bonds.
Answer: A) Success comes from hard work and determination.
What is the purpose of an analogy?
A. To make a story more exciting.
B. To confuse the reader.
C. To explain a complex idea by comparing it to something more familiar.
D. To introduce a new character.
C. To explain a complex idea by comparing it to something more familiar.
Book is to Reading as Fork is to Eating.
The text says, "The girl's eyes filled with tears, and her lip trembled." What is the implicit information a reader can infer from this?
A. The girl has something in her eye.
B. The girl is a professional actress.
C. The girl is about to cry.
D. The girl is happy.
C. The girl is about to cry.
Text: “Jamal glanced at the clock for the fifth time. His foot tapped against the floor, and he kept checking the door.”
Question: What can we infer about Jamal?
A) He is calm and relaxed.
B) He is nervous or impatient.
C) He is sleeping.
D) He is happy about his test score.
Which is the BEST evidence?
1. “He is calm and relaxed.”
2. “His foot tapped against the floor, and he kept checking the door.”
3. “He is sleeping.”
4. “He is happy about his test score.”
Inference: B. Best Evidence: 2.
B) He is nervous or impatient.
2. “His foot tapped against the floor, and he kept checking the door.”
Passage:
“Honeybees live in large groups called colonies. Each bee has a role: worker bees gather nectar, drones help the queen, and the queen lays eggs. Working together, the colony keeps the hive alive.”
Question: What is the BEST main idea of this passage?
A) Honeybees live in groups and each has a role in the hive.
B) Worker bees gather nectar from flowers.
C) The queen bee lays eggs every day.
D) Colonies are places where bees build honeycombs.
Answer: A) Honeybees live in groups and each has a role in the hive.
“When the storm stranded the hikers overnight, they worked together to build a shelter, shared their food, and kept each other safe until rescuers arrived.”
Question: What is the BEST theme?
A) Pride often leads people into dangerous situations.
B) Honesty is always the most valuable trait in a friend.
C) Teamwork and cooperation help people overcome challenges.
D) Greed and selfishness can tear communities apart.
C) Teamwork and cooperation help people overcome challenges.
Which sentence shows categorization?
A) Dogs, cats, and rabbits are all mammals.
B) He ran faster than the wind.
C) The thunder roared loudly.
D) The book was more exciting than the movie.
A) Dogs, cats, and rabbits are all mammals.
You read a story where a character always wears dark clothes and stands in the shadows. This is an example of implicit information suggesting the character is:
A. Happy and outgoing.
B. A professional model.
C. A shy or mysterious person.
D. An extrovert.
C. A shy or mysterious person.
Text: “When the storm began, Maria ran back into the house to grab blankets, candles, and water. She checked on her younger brother and then shut the windows tightly.”
Question: What does this suggest about Maria?
A) She is careless.
B) She is responsible and prepared.
C) She likes storms.
D) She wants to sleep.
Which is the BEST evidence?
1. “Maria ran back into the house to grab blankets, candles, and water.”
2. “She is careless.”
3.“She likes storms.”
4.“She checked on her younger brother and then shut the windows tightly.”
: Inference: B. Best Evidence: 1 & 4 (students should see multiple pieces work together, but #4 is strongest).
B) She is responsible and prepared.
4.“She checked on her younger brother and then shut the windows tightly.”
Passage:
“After the Great Fire of London in 1666, much of the city had to be rebuilt. Wooden homes were replaced with brick and stone, and streets were widened to prevent future fires. The tragedy led to important safety changes that shaped the modern city.”
Question: What is the BEST main idea of this passage?
A) The Great Fire of London destroyed many wooden homes.
B) London was rebuilt with safety improvements after the fire.
C) Streets in London are now wider than they were in 1666.
D) Fires often happen in crowded cities.
B) London was rebuilt with safety improvements after the fire.
Passage:
“Although Mei failed the art contest three years in a row, she kept practicing and entered again. On the fourth try, her painting won first place.”
Question: What is the BEST theme?
A) Forgiveness allows people to heal from past pain.
B) Greed for wealth and power causes corruption.
C) Steadiness and dedication lead to achievement.
D) Isolation and loneliness can damage the human spirit.
C) Steadiness and dedication lead to achievement.
“‘If you’re brave enough, come with me,’ said Lila, holding open the creaky gate to the abandoned garden. Sam hesitated, then slowly stepped through after her.”
Question: How does this dialogue and action propel the plot?
A) It shows that Lila and Sam enjoy spending time together in quiet places.
B) It builds tension by pushing the characters into a dangerous new situation.
C) It explains why Sam does not like to go near old and broken gates.
D) It reveals that the garden is a setting that has been closed for many years.
B) It builds tension by pushing the characters into a dangerous new situation.
A text says, "The clock on the wall read 2:00 a.m. She had been studying for her final exam since noon." What is the explicit information, and what is the implicit information?
Explicit: It is 2:00 a.m., and she has been studying since noon. Implicit: She is likely tired and dedicated.
Text: “Even after losing the championship game, the team huddled together, smiling and congratulating each other. The captain raised his hand and said, ‘We gave it everything we had.’”
Question: What theme is suggested by this passage?
A) Winning is all that matters.
B) True teamwork means supporting one another, win or lose.
C) The captain was upset with the loss.
D) Hard work is always rewarded with victory.
Which is the BEST evidence?
1. “The team huddled together, smiling and congratulating each other.”
2. “Winning is all that matters.”
3. “The captain raised his hand and said, ‘We gave it everything we had.’”
4. “The team lost the championship game.”
Answer: B; Evidence: 1.
Evidence 1 shows the whole team’s actions together (huddling, smiling, congratulating).
B) True teamwork means supporting one another, win or lose.
1. “The team huddled together, smiling and congratulating each other.”
Read the following passage: "The human brain is a complex organ. It is composed of billions of neurons that send and receive signals, controlling everything from our thoughts to our movements. The cerebrum, the largest part, is responsible for higher functions like thinking and reasoning. The cerebellum handles balance and coordination, and the brainstem manages automatic functions like breathing." What is the main idea?
Answer: The human brain is a complex organ, and its different parts have different functions.
Passage:
“As the kingdom fell into chaos, the young prince could have fled to safety. Instead, he stayed to lead the people, facing danger to protect those who depended on him.”
A) Courage and responsibility are essential qualities of a leader.
B) Revenge and hatred destroy those who embrace them.
C) Loyalty and friendship can hold people together in hard times.
D) Hope and resilience help people survive great loss.
A) Courage and responsibility are essential qualities of a leader.
Passage:
“‘We can’t waste any more time arguing,’ Marcus said. He grabbed the map from the table and started running toward the cave. The others followed, unsure if his plan would work.”
Question: How do Marcus’s words and actions affect the story?
A) They reveal Marcus’s impatience and push the group to act instead of delaying.
B) They explain how Marcus became the only person who enjoyed solving maps.
C) They create humor by showing that Marcus often rushes into silly decisions.
D) They describe how the group liked spending their free time exploring caves.
A) They reveal Marcus’s impatience and push the group to act instead of delaying.