Week 4 English

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Key Words

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A word, or group of words, in a prompt that provides direction to what the essay’s content should emphasize (i.e. analyze, criticize, describe, etc.)

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Prompt

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The formal set of directions in an essay exam; it usually includes the writing requirements, the topic to be addressed (or the question to be answered), and one or two key words to help the writer get started

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Analyze

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The prompt requires the writer to separate something into parts and talk about each part, its meaning, and how it relates to the whole piece

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Classify

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The prompt requires the writer to arrange items into groups based on shared characteristics and tell why they were classified that way

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Compare

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The prompt requires the writer to point out the similarities in two or more things and talk about how they are similar

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Contrast

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The prompt requires the writer to point out the differences in two or more things and talk about how they are different

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Criticize

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The prompt requires the writer to share the strengths and weaknesses of something and advise on how to revise it

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Define

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The prompt requires the writer to give the meaning, or definition, of something and tell why it has that meaning

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Describe

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The prompt requires the writer to talk about the features and characteristics of something using sensory details and observations in order to paint a clear and concise picture of it for the reader

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Discuss

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The prompt requires the writer to share the main points on a topic and elaborate on each point by providing supporting details and examples

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Evaluate

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The prompt requires the writer to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of something and share the criteria used to examine it

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Explain

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The prompt requires the writer to make something clear to the reader that may not be understood by providing specific information such as reasons, facts, examples, and supporting details to elaborate on it

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Illustrate

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The prompt requires the writer to demonstrate something to the reader through the use of elaboration (which means providing specific examples or sharing personal experiences related to the topic)

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Interpret

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The prompt requires the writer to explain, or define, the meaning of something and provide reasons why it has that meaning

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Persuade

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The prompt requires the writer to argue, or make a claim, about something and convince the reader to share this opinion through the use of quotes, facts, statistics, and observations

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Prove

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The prompt requires the writer to show that something cannot be refuted by presenting the reader with indisputable, supporting evidence

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Relate

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The prompt requires the writer to talk about the connections, or relationships, between two or more things and include supporting details

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Review

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The prompt requires the writer to re-examine and summarize something in his/her own words and share a final thought on it with the reader

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Summarize

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The prompt requires the writer to briefly talk about the main points of a topic or concept in his/her own words

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Support

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The prompt requires the writer to strengthen some idea or concept with the appropriate evidence such as facts, details, examples, and/or quotes