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help avoid needless repetition. Using synonym –words that are alike in meaning-
can also help move the reader from one thought to the next. In addition, the use

of synonyms increases variety and interest by avoiding needless repetition of
same words

Explicit and implicit information

The information given in the text can be stated or implied. Explicit

information is the information that is stated directly. And implicit information is
information that is not stated directly in the text or information that is implied.

When a reader is unlucky and find implicit information he should make an
inference or try to guess what the text is implicitly saying by concerning context

clues. Making inference will be discussed in detailed in unit 3

3. Discussion

I. You are writing a report about Marie Curie for your history class.

You look in the encyclopedia some basic information. Scan the

encyclopedia entry below to find the answers to the questions
below. Work quickly!

1. When was Marie born?

2. What is her middle name?

3. Where was she born?
4. Where was she educated?

5. What was her husband name?

6. What was her specialty in scientific work?
7. How many years did the Curies work on their radium study?

8. When did they receive the Nobel Prize?
9. Which American president helped her with her work?

10. What is the name of her most famous book?
MARIE CURIE

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