What does the word explicit mean?(1 point)

The word "explicit" means "unambiguous."

Why should readers evaluate each piece of evidence when reading a literary text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

to verify the accuracy of their understanding of the text
to verify the accuracy of their understanding of the text

to defend their opinion about the importance of reading literature
to defend their opinion about the importance of reading literature

to support their ideas about what makes a text memorable
to support their ideas about what makes a text memorable

to show they have researched the historical background of the text
to show they have researched the historical background of the text

to determine whether the text’s narrator is reliable

The two correct answers are:

1. **to verify the accuracy of their understanding of the text**
2. **to determine whether the text’s narrator is reliable**

Which answer choice accurately defines the meaning of the word inference?(1 point)

Responses

a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning
a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning

a stated detail used to develop a character
a stated detail used to develop a character

information that is directly stated
information that is directly stated

information that supports an idea or analysis

The answer choice that accurately defines the meaning of the word "inference" is:

**a conclusion formed from evidence and reasoning.**

Why would an author write a story with an unreliable narrator?(1 point)

Responses

to create effects such as suspense, tension, or humor
to create effects such as suspense, tension, or humor

to tell the story from a credible point of view
to tell the story from a credible point of view

to provide the reader with only explicit details
to provide the reader with only explicit details

to provide the reader with a clear moral to the story

An author would write a story with an unreliable narrator **to create effects such as suspense, tension, or humor.**

What are implicit details in a literary text?(1 point)

Responses

details that are clearly and directly stated
details that are clearly and directly stated

details that are explained by a reliable narrator
details that are explained by a reliable narrator

details that do not require a reader to make inferences
details that do not require a reader to make inferences

details that require a reader to fill in the gaps

Implicit details in a literary text are **details that require a reader to fill in the gaps.**

All of the above are CORRECT!!!!!

I apologize for any confusion. However, in the context of the definition of implicit details in a literary text, the correct choice is typically understood as **details that require a reader to fill in the gaps.** This distinction highlights that implicit details are not directly stated and rely on the reader's interpretation or inference.

If you meant to indicate that all the provided options could be construed as correct in a broader context, please clarify, and I'll be happy to discuss further!