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Essay Verbs
English 12
Question | Answer |
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Describe | Examine in detail |
Discuss | provide examples to support a point |
Define | Give specific details that make somthing unique |
Explain | Give reasons |
Interpret | Give the meaning of something |
Identify | Point out specific persons, places, things, or characteristics |
List, outline, trace | Give all steps in order or all details about a subject |
Summarize | Give a brief overview of the main points |
Analyze | Take something apart to see how each part works |
Argue | Take a point on an issue and give reasons to support |
Compare or Contrast | Point out likenessess or differences |
Demonstrate, Illistrate, Present, Show | Give a picture in words |