Read the thesis statement, then answer the question. while o henry is able to create diverse and well developed characters in his stories, he uses similar methods for this development. he relies on his characters' words, actions and reactions to others to paint lively, memorable characters for all to enjoy. what is the writer comparing and contrasting? a. mood in o henry's stories b. themes of o henry's stories c. characters in o henry's stories d. symbolism in o henry's stories

the difference between an explicit and implicit meaning is that the explicit meaning of a poem is that the detail is exactly defined. nothing is left to interpretation. an implicit meaning is an implied meaning. kabir's poetry is both explicit and implicit in that it can be interpreted on different levels. the explicit meaning leaves nothing to interpretation while the implicit meaning leaves lots open to interpretation. an example of this is found in the poem "rumi and the spiritual lover". 

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