Explicit and Implicit

Claims
What is a Claim?

The word claim comes from the Latin word clamare, which means
“to cry out, shout.” 
In literature, a claim is a statement that asserts something to be true
and can either be a fact or a judgment.
According to del Gandio J. (2008), a claim is an arguable
statement- an idea that a rhetor (that is, a speaker or writer) asks
the audience to accept or an anticipation that they should agree
with it.
 What is a Claim?

A claim is the central argument of the text which can work on its
own or in conjunction with other claims to form a larger
argument.
It persuades, argues, convinces, proves or provocatively suggests
something to a reader who may or may not initially agree with
you.
It can be classified into three types (3); Fact, Value and Policy.
Characteristics of a good claim:

argumentative and debatable

specific and focused
interesting and engaging
logical
Here are three different examples of claim:

1.The status of the Philippine economy has dropped due

to Covid-19.
2.A constitutional provision on Racial Discrimination
needs to be strengthened in the country.
3.Mobile Phones have been very beneficial than
computers during the pandemic.
 As I go through life, I am aware that there will always be trials and challenges.
For a handicapped person like myself, life is almost synonymous with the word
struggle. I have to continuously show the world that I can be useful and
productive like normal individuals. The success of handicapped people who have
helped themselves rests on private and public institutions that are ready and
willing to give the disabled a chance to earn a living. We the disabled are still a
part of society and are entitled to the human rights all normal persons enjoy.
 DepEd calls for unity in the battle against the
COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Manila Bulletin – May 2, 2020

Despite the challenges along the way, DepEd ensured that it will “strike
the balance of offering quality education and caring for each other.” DepEd also
reiterated its firm commitment to develop a comprehensive Learning Continuity
Plan (LCP) which will “address challenges through the necessary adjustments in
the curriculum, alignment of learning materials, and relevant support to teachers
and parents.”
“As we rally towards beating the unseen threat, we will be steadfast in
delivering to the public only the truth and our selfless service, as we shun
misinformation and division,” DepEd said.
 DepEd calls for unity in the battle against the
COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Manila Bulletin – May 2, 2020

Despite the challenges along the way, DepEd ensured that it will “strike
the balance of offering quality education and caring for each other.” DepEd also
reiterated its firm commitment to develop a comprehensive Learning Continuity
Plan (LCP) which will “address challenges through the necessary adjustments in
the curriculum, alignment of learning materials, and relevant support to teachers
and parents.”
“As we rally towards beating the unseen threat, we will be steadfast in
delivering to the public only the truth and our selfless service, as we shun
misinformation and division,” DepEd said.
 DepEd calls for unity in the battle against the
COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Manila Bulletin – May 2, 2020

At this point, DepEd noted that this is “not the time to sow fear, doubt or
hate but to offer unity, compassion, understanding, and love,” especially when
“there is still much work to do.”
“On our part, we commit to the goal of delivering accessible, quality,
liberating and safe basic education services in these critical times,” DepEd said.
As a millionstrong workforce, DepEd also calls on the whole nation to preserve
the ‘bayanihan’ spirit as it continues to ensure that education of millions of
Filipino learners will continue.
 DepEd calls for unity in the battle against the
COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Manila Bulletin – May 2, 2020

At this point, DepEd noted that this is “not the time to sow fear, doubt or
hate but to offer unity, compassion, understanding, and love,” especially when
“there is still much work to do.”
“On our part, we commit to the goal of delivering accessible, quality,
liberating and safe basic education services in these critical times,” DepEd said.
As a million strong workforce, DepEd also calls on the whole nation to preserve
the ‘bayanihan’ spirit as it continues to ensure that education of millions of
Filipino learners will continue.
 Critical reading enables you to distinguish the explicit and
implicit information provided by the author. Explicit information is
any idea that is stated. With explicit information, you see the text
explained. There is no need to look for clues. Implicit information,
on the other hand is understood but it is not stated. To find implicit
information in what is read, you will have to think what you read.
This is where the ability to make inferences based on clues within
the text is applied.
 Using the critical perception, a reader must be able to
analytically point out claims that are presented in the
text. Claims are statement through which an author
conveys or defends an idea.
Explicit and Implicit Claims

The definition of explicit is, “to fully and

clearly express something, leaving nothing
implied.” Something is explicit when it is
clearly stated and spelled out and there is no
room for confusion.
Explicit and Implicit Claims

On the other hand, the definition of implicit is,

“implied or understood though not plainly or directly
expressed.” Something is, therefore, implicit when it
is not directly stated but is either suggested in the
wording or necessary to execute the purpose.
 Try It!

While Andrei was checking the backyard of their new house, he saw a
group of basketball players talking and laughing together. He became
curious and went back to their house to wear the basketball uniform of his
older brother. As Andrei approached the group, they became curious of him
and started asking him questions about the team he is playing with and the
techniques needed to play the sport. When he could not answer anything,
the group discovered his false disguise and became angry at him. They told
him that, “It is not only the uniform that makes you a player.”
What do you think is the author’s claim in
the passage? Is it explicitly or implicitly
stated?