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Essay Direction Words
English 1 Honors direction words for tests
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9th Grade
09/12/2011

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Term
Analyze
(judge &conclusion)
Definition
Break down/ separate a problem/ situation into separate factors and/or relationships. Draw a conclusion, make a judgment, or make clear the relationship you see based on your breakdown.
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Categorize
(organize)
Definition
Place items under headings that are already labeled.
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Classify
(organize)
Definition
Place items in related groups; then name or title each group.
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Compare
(differentiate)
Definition
Tell how things are alike; use supporting concrete examples.
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Contrast
(differentiate)
Definition
Tell how things are different; use concrete supporting examples.
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Criticize
(judgment)
Definition
Make a judgment of the work of art or literature and support your judgment.
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Deduce
(conclusion)
Definition
Trace the course; derive a conclusion by reasoning.
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Defend
(prove/ truth)
Definition
Give enough details to prove the statement.
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Define
Definition
Give the meaning.
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Describe
(visual and straight)
Definition
Give an account in words; trace the outline or present a picture.
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Diagram
(visual)
Definition
Use pictures, graphs, charts, mind maps, and flow charts to show relationships of details to main ideas.
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Discuss
(POV)
Definition
Consider the various points of view by presenting all sides of the issue.
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Distinguish
(differentiate)
Definition
Tell how this is different from others similar to it.
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Enumerate
(organize)
Definition
List all possible items.
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Evaluate
(judge)
Definition
Make a judgment based on the evidence and support it; give the good and bad points.
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Explain
Definition
Make clear and plain; give the reason or cause.
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Illustrate
(visual)
Definition
Give examples., pictures, charts, diagrams, or concrete examples to clarify your answer.
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Interpret
(POV)
Definition
Express your thinking by giving the meaning as you see it.
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Justify
(prove/ truth)
Definition
Give some evidence by supporting your statement with facts.
Term
List
(organize)
Definition
Write in a numbered fashion.
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Outline
(Organize)
Definition
Use a specific and shortened form to organize the main ideas, supporting details, and examples.
Term
Paraphrase
Definition
Put in your own words.
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Predict
(conclusion)
Definition
Present solutions that could happen if certain variables were present.
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Prove
(prove/ truth)
Definition
Provide factual evidence to back up the truth of the statement.
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Relate
(POV)
Definition
Show the relationship among concepts.
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Review
(main point)
Definition
Examine the information critically. Analyze and comment on the important statements.
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State
(POV)
Definition
Establish by specifying. Write what you believe and back it with evidence.
Term
Summarize
(main point)
Definition
Condense the main points in the fewest words possible.
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Synthesize
(main points)
Definition
Combine parts or pieces of an idea, situation, or event.
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Trace
Definition
Describe in steps the progression of something.
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Verify
(truth/ prove)
Definition
Confirm or establish the truth of accuracy of point of view with supporting examples, evidence, and facts.
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