Question

In paragraph 2, Erika's teammate said, "Our only chance is for someone to get us a copy of the test so we know the answers ahead of time." What was the implicit meaning of her words? (5 points)
She wants Erika to arrange a special study session for the team.
She wants Erika to ask the teacher for a preview copy of the text.
She wants Erika to steal a copy of the test from the teacher.
She wants Erika to write down everything she thinks will be on the test.

Answer 1

She wants Erika to steal a copy of the test

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. She wants Erika to steal a copy of the test from the teacher.

Explanation:

In communication, the implicit meaning of a message refers to the hide or indirect meaning of it which is not directly stated through the words of a speaker or writer but it is suggested by them. Because of this, implicit meanings are commonly used to hide the intentions of the speaker or writer. This implies in the case of the words "Our only chance is for someone to get us a copy of the test so we know the answers ahead of time" the speaker is directly stating that having a copy of the test is the only way to get a good grade or similar, but also it is suggesting or implicitly stating she wants Erika to help her to steal a copy from the test or to make Erika do this as this is the reason why this person is telling Erika and not another person. Therefore, the implicit meaning is that she wants Erika to steal a copy of the test from the teacher.