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Implicit Information Flashcards
AQA GCSE English Language specification
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Implicit Information
Information that is implied or suggested rather than directly stated.
Inference
The process of deducing meaning or understanding from implicit information.
How to identify implicit information
Look for clues in the text, such as tone, word choice, and context, to infer meaning.
Difference between explicit and implicit information
Explicit information is directly stated, while implicit information requires interpretation or inference.
Examples of implicit information
A character's feelings shown through actions or dialogue rather than directly stated.
Why implicit information is important
It helps readers understand deeper meanings and subtext in a text.
Skills needed to interpret implicit information
Inference, close reading, and understanding context and connotations.
Implicit information in fiction texts
Often conveyed through imagery, symbolism, and character actions.
Implicit information in non-fiction texts
May be suggested through tone, rhetorical devices, or the writer's choice of examples.
AO1 and implicit information
AO1 requires students to identify and interpret implicit information and ideas in texts.
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