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Which of the following is NOT a good example of a narrative?
- a photograph
- a newspaper article
- a children's book
- a speech
A narrative is a written or spoken retelling of a series of events.
A narrative is a written or spoken retelling of a series of events.
A narrative is a written or spoken retelling of a series of events.
A narrative is a written or spoken retelling of a series of events.
What is the main difference between explicit and implicit details?
- Explicit details are implied; implicit details are stated outright.
- Explicit details are stated outright; implicit details are implied.
- Explicit details are external; implicit details are internal.
- Explicit details are internal; explicit details are internal.
Explicit details are precise, clear details stated outright in the text. Implied details are suggested in the text, but not stated outright. Implied details require the reader to make interpretations of explicit details.
Explicit details are precise, clear details stated outright in the text. Implied details are suggested in the text, but not stated outright. Implied details require the reader to make interpretations of explicit details.
Explicit details are precise, clear details stated outright in the text. Implied details are suggested in the text, but not stated outright. Implied details require the reader to make interpretations of explicit details.
Explicit details are precise, clear details stated outright in the text. Implied details are suggested in the text, but not stated outright. Implied details require the reader to make interpretations of explicit details.
Which of the following statements contains explicit details about Mr. McCarthy?
- Mr. McCarthy plays his guitar quietly so he won't disturb the neighbor's baby during nap time.
- Mr. McCarthy always returns the neighborhood children's football when it bounces into his yard.
- Mr. McCarthy is friendly and always tries to be a good neighbor.
- Mr. McCarthy leaves his tool shed unlocked, so neighbors can borrow his lawnmower whenever they need to.
Answer choice "C" states outright that Mr. McCarthy is friendly. The other answer choices just imply, or hint, that Mr. McCarthy is a good neighbor without stating it outright.
Answer choice "C" states outright that Mr. McCarthy is friendly. The other answer choices just imply, or hint, that Mr. McCarthy is a good neighbor without stating it outright.
Answer choice "C" states outright that Mr. McCarthy is friendly. The other answer choices just imply, or hint, that Mr. McCarthy is a good neighbor without stating it outright.
Answer choice "C" states outright that Mr. McCarthy is friendly. The other answer choices just imply, or hint, that Mr. McCarthy is a good neighbor without stating it outright.
Which statement could be inferred from the following explicit description: Hannah gets all A's in algebra. She tutors struggling math students for extra credit, and in her spare time, she studies college-level math equations.
- Hannah will get into a good college.
- Hannah's favorite school subject is math.
- Hannah is good at math.
- Hannah's parents push her to excel in math.
The explicit details lead the reader to understand that Hannah must be an excellent math student. The other statements may or may not be true, but they are not fully supported by the explicit details given.
The explicit details lead the reader to understand that Hannah must be an excellent math student. The other statements may or may not be true, but they are not fully supported by the explicit details given.
The explicit details lead the reader to understand that Hannah must be an excellent math student. The other statements may or may not be true, but they are not fully supported by the explicit details given.
The explicit details lead the reader to understand that Hannah must be an excellent math student. The other statements may or may not be true, but they are not fully supported by the explicit details given.
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