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Essay Verbs
English 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |