| A | B |
| evaluate | give your opinion of something and describe its strengths and weaknesses, good and bad points |
| explain | give the meaning of something; give a detailed explanation with reasons |
| illustrate | make an idea or point clear by giving examples |
| interpret | describe the importance of something; explain the results or effects of something |
| instruction word | what you should do when you are presented with this term |
| outline | list the important points of something |
| persuade | give good reasons for someone to do or believe something |
| justify | give reasons to support an action, event, or decision |