When a question asks you to:       Write an essay including:
                                   

1.   analyze --------------------  a detailed examination of
                                   topic; divide into parts
                                   and discuss each part.

2.   argue ----------------------- Your opinion and reasons
                                   supporting it.

3.   compare --------------------- two or more items showing 
                                   similarities and differences.

4.   contrast -------------------- two or more items showing
                                   dissimilarities and differences.

5.   criticize ------------------- your opinion of a text and the
                                   arguments that support or reject
                                   it.

6.   diagram --------------------- a picture, chart, or plan.

7.   define ---------------------- exact meaning of, precise
                                   description of, word or idea.

8.   enumerate ------------------- a numbered list of items or
                                   ideas--1,2,3,4, etc.

9.   evaluate -------------------- a reasoned judgment;
                                   authoritative reasons.

10.  explain --------------------- the reasons for or the meaning
                                   of something.

11.  illustrate ------------------ an example or examples.

12.  interpret ------------------- an explanation of what 
                                   you think something means.

13.  outline --------------------- main points and essential
                                   details.

14.  summarize ------------------- the core ideas of a text or .
                                   texts.
15.  trace ----------------------- a sequence--start with a date
                                   and go forward or backward. 

16.  discuss --------------------- any combination of the above in
                                   essay form.