Question

what is the best description of the difference between explicit analysis and inferential analysis of a poem? one is related to the theme of the poem; the other is related to the tone. one is focused on concrete details in the text; the other is focused on ideas more subtly implied by the text. one deals strictly with rhythm; the other deals with rhyme. one involves annotating a text, while the other does not.

Answer 1

The correct answer is one is focused on concrete details in the text; the other is focused on ideas more subtly implied by the text

Explicit deals with details directly spoken, while inferential deals with infering, that is, some people incorrectly describe it as "what the author was trying to say".

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is one is focused on concrete details in the text; the other is focused on ideas more subtly implied by the text.

Explanation:

The explicit analysis faces the formal aspects of the poem, such as the rhythm, metric foot, when the text was written, the author and their influences, among many things. On the other hand, the inferential analysis is defined as one that interprets the poem based on symbols, like a particular adjective to describe a situation and its potential effects, or how a rhetorical device creates effects on the text and its understanding.