Name: < > Class: < > Date: < > Key Terms Understanding what is being asked for in an essay question is very important. Some students read the question, identify the topic, and write down everything they know about that topic. Their objective seems to be to fill as much paper as possible. This is not the best approach. The essay answers which are graded the highest are those that are thoughtfully planned and effectively written. Follow these guidelines when answering an essay question: 1. Read the question over several times. 2. Look for key words used in the question that tell you how to answer the question. A question that asks you to compare democracy with totalitarianism is asking for a different answer than a question that asks you to summarize democracy and totalitarianism. 3. Rephrase the question into a sentence that will serve as your topic sentence for the first paragraph of your answer. If you answer the question with more than one paragraph, this sentence may form your first paragraph. 4. Determine a strategy for answering the question. A strategy that works in almost all instances is to outline the answer before you write. 5. Write your answer, following your outline and keeping in mind the key words. 6. Reread your answer, looking for spelling and grammatical errors. The activities below will help you become familiar with some of the key words used in essay questions. Here are eight key words. Match each key word in the bank below with its definition. If necessary, you may consult a dictionary. Type the key word in the angle brackets. Key Words Used in Essay Questions Discuss Define Describe Classify Compare Contrast Criticize Illustrate < >: To place persons or things together in a group because they are alike or similar < >: To give a clear, concise meaning for a term < >: To point out similarities and differences with emphasis on similarities < >: To point out similarities and differences with emphasis on differences < >: To point out the good and bad aspects of an idea or situation < >: To give a word picture of a thought, an idea, or a situation < >: To examine and talk about an issue from all sides < >: To make clear by giving examples Name and save this file now. (Press ctrl+S, type a name for the file, and press enter.) ==================== Below are the definitions. Check your answers against these definitions. Classify: To place persons or things together in a group because they are alike or similar Define: To give a clear, concise meaning for a term Compare: To point out similarities and differences with emphasis on similarities Contrast: To point out similarities and differences with emphasis on differences Criticize: To point out the good and bad aspects of an idea or situation Describe: To give a word picture of a thought, an idea, or a situation Discuss: To examine and talk about an issue from all sides Illustrate: To make clear by giving examples Here are six more key words often used in essay questions. Again, match each key word in the bank with its definition. If necessary, you may consult a dictionary. Type the key word in the angle brackets. Key Words Used in Essay Questions Explain Outline Argue/Justify Evaluate Interpret/Review or Summarize < >: To make a value judgment = to state positive and negative worth < >: To tell why a position or point of view is good, right, or proper = to convince others they should agree with the position or point of view < >: To present the main points of an issue in condensed, shortened form = details, illustrations, and examples are not given < >: To make clear, to analyze, to make known in detail = should be presented in a step-by-step, organized manner < >: To organize a set of facts or ideas in terms of main points and subpoints < >: To explain, translate, or show a specific application of a given fact or principle ==================== Below are the definitions. Check your answers against these definitions. Evaluate: To make a value judgment = to state positive and negative worth Argue/Justify: To tell why a position or point of view is good, right, or proper = to convince others they should agree with the position or point of view Review or Summarize: To present the main points of an issue in condensed, shortened form = details, illustrations, and examples are not given Explain: To make clear, to analyze, to make known in detail = should be presented in a step-by-step, organized manner. Outline: To organize a set of facts or ideas in terms of main points and subpoints. Interpret: To explain, translate, or show a specific application of a given fact or principle. If you haven't done so already, name and save this file now. (Press ctrl+S, type a name for the file, and press enter.) ==================== end of activity Copyright Renaissance Learning, Inc.Download Driver Pack
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