Question

Which statements correctly explain differences between explicit and implicit meanings?

Select all that apply.


Explicit meanings are directly stated; implicit meanings must be inferred.


Explicit meanings often have figurative meaning; implicit meanings always have literal meaning.


Explicit meanings must be inferred; implicit meanings are directly stated.


Explicit meanings usually have literal meaning; implicit meanings may have figurative meaning.

Answer 1

Explicit meanings are directly stated; implicit meanings must be inferred.

Explicit meanings usually have literal meaning; implicit meanings may have figurative meaning.

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