What are explicit meanings?

claims that are made during an analysis of a text

conclusions readers form from evidence and reasoning

information in a text that supports an idea or analysis

ideas or detail that are stated directly in a text

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Explicit meanings refer to "ideas or detail that are stated directly in a text." These are the clear and straightforward elements of the text that do not require inference or interpretation to understand. They are presented directly by the author and can be found through careful reading of the text.