Command Terms in Humanities

identify

Name, list, mention, specify (generally a brief description of something)

Features

Things found within a written or visual source

Describe

Give a detailed account of something from the source provided

Outline

Give a brief summary

Discuss

Provide a detailed description using evidence without taking a side

Explain

Provide a detailed explanation of an event, person, movement etc., using evidence (dates, statistics, leaders, events etc.) and consider cause and effects

Justify

Provide clear reasons to support your answer and explain how it leads to your conclusion

Analyse

Explore both the positives and negatives of event, person, movement etc. taking into consideration which factor, event, person etc., was more significant.

Evaluate

Make a judgment using the information supplied, criteria and/or own knowledge and understanding to consider a logical argument and/or supporting evidence for and against different points, arguments, concepts, processes, opinions or other information.