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    This document defines and describes various analytical terms used to examine ideas and information. It explains that terms like analyze, compare and contrast, conclude, define, describe, differentiate, discuss, distinguish, examine, explain, evaluate, give reasons for, identify, illustrate, interpret, justify, outline, and summarize are used to break down subjects, look at them closely, make judgements, provide definitions and details, and present main ideas. The document provides brief explanations of each term and how they are used to logically inspect and communicate about various topics.

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    This document defines and describes various analytical terms used to examine ideas and information. It explains that terms like analyze, compare and contrast, conclude, define, describe, differentiate, discuss, distinguish, examine, explain, evaluate, give reasons for, identify, illustrate, interpret, justify, outline, and summarize are used to break down subjects, look at them closely, make judgements, provide definitions and details, and present main ideas. The document provides brief explanations of each term and how they are used to logically inspect and communicate about various topics.

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    This document defines and describes various analytical terms used to examine ideas and information. It explains that terms like analyze, compare and contrast, conclude, define, describe, differentiate, discuss, distinguish, examine, explain, evaluate, give reasons for, identify, illustrate, interpret, justify, outline, and summarize are used to break down subjects, look at them closely, make judgements, provide definitions and details, and present main ideas. The document provides brief explanations of each term and how they are used to logically inspect and communicate about various topics.

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    Analyse

    Explain the main ideas of the


    subject, show why they are
    important and how they are
    related.

    Compare
    and
    Contrast
    Show the similarities and
    differences

    Conclude

    Make a decision after


    reasoning something out.

    Define

    Give the meaning of.

    Describe

    Give a detailed account.

    Differentiat
    eexplain the
    Explore and
    differences.

    Discuss

    Explore the subject by looking


    at the advantages and
    disadvantages. Attempt to
    come to some sort of
    judgement.

    Distinguish
    Explain the difference.

    Examine

    Look at something more


    closely.

    Explain

    Describe, giving reason and


    causes.

    Evaluate

    Give an opinion by exploring


    the good and bad points.
    (pros and cons)

    Give
    reason
    forin
    Use
    words like BECAUSE
    your answer as you will be
    explaining how or why
    something is that way.

    Identify

    Recognise, prove something as


    being certain.

    Illustrate

    Show by explaining and giving


    examples.

    Interpret

    Explain the meaning by using


    examples and opinions.

    Justify

    Give good reasons for offering


    an opinion or reaching a
    conclusion.

    Outline

    Concentrate on the main bits


    of the topic or item.

    Summarise

    Give the main points of an idea


    or argument. Leave our
    unnecessary details.

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