Question

1.1.2 study: literary nonfiction
match each term with its definition.

inference ? a detail that is not clearly or directly expressed

explicit detail ? a detail that is clearly or directly expressed

evidence ? a conclusion based on what you read and what you already know

implicit detail ? material that supports a point

Explanation:

• Implicit details are implied, not directly stated.
• Explicit details are clearly and directly stated in a text.
• An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from text information and prior knowledge.
• Evidence refers to factual material used to back up a claim or point.

Answer:

1. Implicit detail: A detail that is not clearly or directly expressed
2. Explicit detail: A detail that is clearly or directly expressed
3. Inference: A conclusion based on what you read and what you already know
4. Evidence: Material that supports a point