expository writing terms

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ILLUSTRATE
Explain by giving examples.
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INTERPRET
Give the meaning by using examples, ideas, or opinions.
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JUSTIFY
Present good reasons why you think an idea is important; present facts to support a position.
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RELATE
Describe how things are connected or how one thing can cause another.
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STATE
Describe as clearly as possible.
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SUMMARIZE
Sum up; present main points briefly.
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TRACE
Follow the progress or history of an idea.
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ANALYZE
Tell about the main ideas or specific points, how they are related, and why they are important.
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COMMENT
Discuss, criticize, or explain the subject.
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COMPARE
Describe how things are alike.
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CONTRAST
Describe how things are different.
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CRITICIZE
Evaluate on the basis of strengths and weaknesses.
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DEFINE
Give the meaning of a word or concept.
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DESCRIBE
Present a word picture of a thing, person, situation, or series of events. Use details that include the five senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, and tasting.
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DISCUSS
Present ideas or opinions about or consider from various points of view.
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ENUMERATE
Name or list specified points, such as main ideas or steps in a sequence, one by one.
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EVALUATE
Give your own judgment or expert opinion of how important an idea is; explain strengths and weaknesses, advantages, and limitations.
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EXPLAIN
Make clear: interpret.
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