Analyze Break the subject (an object, event, or concept) down into parts, and describe the various parts.
Compare Show how two things are similar as well as different; include details or examples
Contrast Show how two things are different; including details or examples
Critique Point out both the good and bad points of something
Define Give an accurate meaning of a term with enough detail to show that you really understand it
Describe Write about the subject so the reader can easily visualize it; tell how it looks or happened, including how, who, where, and why
Diagram Make a drawing of something, and label its parts
Discuss Give a complete and detailed answer, including important characteristics and main points
Evaluate Give your opinion of the value of the subject; discuss its good and bad points, strengths and weaknesses
Explain Give the meaning of something; give facts and details that make the idea easy to understand.
Illustrate Make the point or idea clear by giving examples
Interpret Tell about the importance of the subject. Explain the results or the effects of something.
Justify Give good reasons that support a specific decision, action, or event.
Outline Make an organized listing of the important points of a subject
Persuade Give good reasons in order to get someone to either do or believe something; try to appeal to both the reader’s feelings and mind
Prove Show that something is true by giving facts or logical reasons
Relate Show how things are alike or connected.
State Give the main points in brief, clear form
Summarize Briefly cover the main points; use a paragraph form
Trace Tell about an event of process in chronological order
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