Explicit — English definition
Stated directly and clearly in the text, with no guessing needed.
Where it is taught
- Citing Textual Evidence — Reading Informational Text, English 6, Grade 6
In use
Some information is explicit — stated plainly, right there on the page, with no guessing needed.
Citing Textual Evidence
Questions using explicit
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Explicit: the text states directly that 'a small handwritten note was taped to the locked front door.' Inference: the bakery is unexpectedly closed today, supported by the details that the lights were 'still off at noon' and the door was 'locked.'
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
Explicit: Priya 'lined up her sharpened pencils in a neat row,' which the text states directly. Inference: she seems nervous or eager about the day, supported by the detail that she 'checked her backpack three times.'
Explicit: Priya 'lined up her sharpened pencils in a neat row,' which the text states directly. Inference: she seems nervous or eager about the day, supported by the detail that she 'checked her backpack three times.'
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
Explicit: Priya 'lined up her sharpened pencils in a neat row,' which the text states directly. Inference: she seems nervous or eager about the day, supported by the detail that she 'checked her backpack three times.'
Explicit: Priya 'lined up her sharpened pencils in a neat row,' which the text states directly. Inference: she seems nervous or eager about the day, supported by the detail that she 'checked her backpack three times.'
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.