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Implicit Vs. Explicit. Mrs. Doak. Explicit. Clear, obvious messages seen in literature and/or media! Eg . “Shut the Door”. Writers use explicit messages when:. Giving directions Comparing and contrasting Explaining part of a device Explaining definitions Explaining cause and effect
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Implicit Vs. Explicit Mrs. Doak
Explicit Clear, obvious messages seen in literature and/or media! Eg. “Shut the Door”
Writers use explicit messages when: • Giving directions • Comparing and contrasting • Explaining part of a device • Explaining definitions • Explaining cause and effect • Explaining how to solve a problem • Other?
Implicit things the text might be saying that are less obvious, more hidden like “hidden messages.” Eg. “It’s chilly in here”
Writers use Implicit messages when: • Writing an essay • Fiction • Advertisements • Other?
Listen to “The Old Apartment” by Bare Naked Ladies • What are the implicit and explicit messages? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ggJS0p-QQc • In groups, make a T-chart on the paper provided, and divide the messages into explicit and implicit.
Classic Ads – What are the Messages? • http://www.adclassix.com/
TV Episode: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6fq3Jkh9Es&feature=related • What are the implicit / explicit messages?