| A | B |
| diagram | illustrate or draw with accurately labeled parts |
| discuss | review in detail |
| illustrate | to give one or more clear examples |
| interpret | explain the meaning, significance, or how important something is |
| justify | defend, prove it right |
| outline | put the information in order by time, place, or importance |
| persuade | to convince using facts and reasoning |
| review | examine the facts or perceptions |
| summarize | restate briefly |
| analyze | separate the whole idea into parts, organize, in logical order, take it apart |
| assess | evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the main idea |
| classify | arrange by class or category |
| compare | tell how the main ideas are alike or similar |
| contrast | show how the main ideas are different |
| criticize | evaluate the main ideas by finding errors or fault |
| define | state the exact meaning |
| describe | create a mental picture through words, tell all about it in detail |
| evaluate | give an opinion of the quality or worthiness |