Which of the following best describes the difference between implicit and explicit information in a non-fiction text?

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Which of the following best describes the difference between implicit and explicit information in a non-fiction text?

Accepted Answer

Explicit information is stated directly; implicit information is suggested or implied and must be inferred. — Explicit information is clearly stated in the text, while implicit information is hinted at and requires the reader to make an inference. Distinguishing between the two is tested directly in AQA Paper 2 Question 1.

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Explicit information is stated directly; implicit information is suggested or implied and must be inferred.

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Explicit information appears only in headlines; implicit information appears only in body paragraphs.

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Explicit information is opinionated; implicit information is factual.

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Implicit information uses similes; explicit information uses statistics.

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