Distinguishing between Stated and Implied Traits

Question

Now Stanley tried to pretend he was going to Camp Fun and Games. Maybe he’d make some friends, he thought. At least he’d get to swim in the lake.

He didn't have any friends at home.

—Holes,
Louis Sachar

Decide whether each trait is stated or implied.

Stanley might be feeling lonely.

Stanley does not have any friends at home.

Stanley tries to pretend he is going to Camp Fun and Games.

Stanley must have a good imagination because he tries to pretend he is somewhere else.

Answer 1

Here is the distinction between stated and implied traits based on the quotes from "Holes" by Louis Sachar:

1. Stated: Stanley does not have any friends at home. (This is explicitly mentioned in the text.)

2. Implied: Stanley might be feeling lonely. (While not directly stated, the fact that he has no friends suggests that he feels loneliness.)

3. Stated: Stanley tries to pretend he is going to Camp Fun and Games. (This is explicitly mentioned in the text.)

4. Implied: Stanley must have a good imagination because he tries to pretend he is somewhere else. (This trait is suggested by his actions but not directly stated in the text.)