Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Foundations of Reading Practice Exam

How is an implicit strategy best defined?

1. A method that is clearly stated in the text

2. A strategy directly taught by the instructor to students

3. A concept that may be inferred from the text but is not explicitly stated

4. Strategies learned solely through listening

The correct answer is: A concept that may be inferred from the text but is not explicitly stated

An implicit strategy is best defined as a concept that may be inferred from the text but is not explicitly stated. This aligns with the understanding that implicit strategies require readers to engage with the text on a deeper level, drawing conclusions or making interpretations based on context clues, tone, or subtleties of meaning that are not overtly presented. By utilizing implicit strategies, readers develop critical thinking skills as they connect ideas and synthesize information. This approach contrasts sharply with a method that is clearly stated in the text or directly taught by an instructor, which are examples of explicit strategies. Listening alone, as suggested in the last option, does not provide the necessary interaction with the text to infer meaning, as reading and analytical thinking are essential components of implicit comprehension.