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Have you ever wondered what the teacher or tutor means when he asks you to compare and contrast? To write a narrative? To illustrate your points using specific examples? Use the menu below to explore some strategies for responding to some key words that are found in many writing assignments. "Workout" indicates a link to more extensive information and activities on the corresponding key word.

Agree/Disagree Analyze Cause and Effect Classify Compare and Contrast    |    Workout Criticize Describe Discuss Evaluate Examples Explain Explicate Illustrate Interpret Narrate Paraphrase Quote Reflect Respond State Summarize Trace

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