What is the definition of implicit?
a. relating to the literal meaning of a word
b. providing the dictionary definition of a word
c. suggested but not clearly expressed
d. clearly expressed, leaving no question as to meaning

  C. Suggested but not clearly expressed.

Explanation:

  It is contrary to explicit, although because of the similar sound it might lead to confusion.

  Something is implicit when it is not directly stated but suggested in the wording or necessary to effectuate the purpose.

  I hope this answer helps you.

a

explanation:

the autor of the text is bringing the point that one achievment of the president john f. kennedy was a success and this caused the next president to use a similar idea. the purposefor the use of the quotation in the text is to support the idea that peace corps was a result of the president's call. in this case, the quotation is presented as part of the writing and does not stand on its own.

answer a.