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Words and definitions from:  Hennessy, B. (2002) Writing an essay. 4th ed. Oxford: How to Books.
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The clue is in the essay question!

Words and definitions from: Hennessy, B. (2002) Writing an essay. 4th ed. Oxford: How to Books.

Analyse

Define

Compare

Discuss in detail, examine, criticise, review

1/10

Give your assessment of the merits and defects

2/10

Criticise

Illustrate

Summarise

3/10

Give a brief account of the main points

Contrast

Define

Summarise

Explain with examples

Refute

Illustrate

Assess

4/10

Weigh up, make a judgement

Explain

Assess

Describe

5/10

Explain the meaning of

State

Illustrate

Interpret

6/10

Make clear the connections between facts and events

Relate

Refute

Analyse

7/10

Examine in detail, argue, give reasons for and against

Summarise

Outline

Discuss

8/10

Give the precise meaning of

Indicate

Define

Assess

9/10

Give your opinion/conclusion

Contrast

Judge

Describe

10/10

Quiz completed!

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