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266 CHAPTER 11If you are
asked to:You should do the following:Analyze Break down or separate a problem or situation
into separate factors or relationships.
Categorize Place items under headings.
Classify Place items in related groups, then name or title
each group.
Compare Tell how things are alike; use concrete examples.
Contrast Tell how things are different; use supporting con-
crete examples.
Criticize Make a judgment of the reading, work of art, or
literature, and support your opinion.
Define Give the meaning.
Describe State the particulars in detail.
Diagram Use pictures, graphs, or charts to show
relationships of details to main ideas.
Discuss Consider the various points of view by presenting
all sides of the issue.
Distinguish Tell how something is different from others simi-
lar to it.
Enumerate List all possible items.
Evaluate Make a judgment based on the evidence and sup-
port it; give the good and bad points.
Explain Make clear and plain; give the reason or cause.
Illustrate Give examples, pictures, charts, diagrams, or con-
crete examples to clarify your answer.
Interpret Express your thinking by giving the meaning as
you see it.
Justify Give some evidence by supporting your statement
with facts.
List Present information in a numbered fashion.
Outline Use a specific and shortened form to organize
main ideas, supporting details, and examples.
Paraphrase Put ideas in your own words.