Directions: Choose the sentence that shows an implied meaning of the emotion.
1. Which implies sadness?
a. She frowned and wiped her eyes.
b. She is sad.
Answer: ______
2. "I'm not scared!" he said as he backed away.
Implied feeling: ______
3. She faced the bully and didn't back down.
Trait: ______
4. TRUE or FALSE: "He ran away crying" shows implied fear.
Answer: ______
5. What does it mean when a character clenches their fists?
a. Joy
b. Anger
c. Tiredness
Answer: ______
Directions: Infer the meaning behind the actions.
1. She kept looking at the clock and tapping her foot.
Implied feeling: ______
2. "I studied all weekend," said Jo.
Literal or Implied? ______
3. When her name was called, she jumped up smiling.
Trait or Feeling: ______
4. He said nothing, but his eyes watered.
What feeling is being shown? ______
5. The boy held the puppy close and spoke softly.
Trait: ______
Answer (2)
The responses involve interpreting implied emotions through actions and expressions in various statements. Each answer translates actions into emotional states, recognizing the nuanced communication in non-verbal cues. Specific examples highlight how behavior conveys deeper feelings beyond words.
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This sentence uses actions to imply sadness without stating it directly. A frown and wiping one's eyes are often associated with being upset or sad, which suggests the emotion without explicitly naming it.
The implied feeling when he says, "I'm not scared!" as he backs away is: Fear
