1. Essay Test Questions
By: Rheanna Painter

2. Analyze

3. Take something apart to see how each part works!
Analyze:
Take something apart to see how each part works!

4. Argue

5. Take a Viewpoint on an issue and give reasons to support this opinion.
Argue:
Take a Viewpoint on an issue and give reasons to support this opinion.

6. Compare

7. Compare:
Point out likenesses.

8. Contrast

9. Contrast:
Point out differences.

10. Define

11. Give Specific details that make something unique.
Define:
Give Specific details that make something unique.

12. Demonstrate, Illustrate,
Present, or Show

13. Demonstrate, Illustrate, Present, or Show:
Provide examples to support a point.
Spooky:

14. Describe

15. Describe:
Give a picture in words.

16. Discuss

17. Discuss:
Examine in detail!

18. Explain

19. Explain:
Give Reasons!

20. Identify

21. Point out specific persons, places, things, or characteristics.
Identify:
Point out specific persons, places, things, or characteristics.

22. Interpret

23. Give the meaning or significance of something.
Interpret:
Give the meaning or significance of something.

24. List, Outline,
or Trace

25. Give all steps in order or all details about a subject.
List, Outline, or Trace:
Give all steps in order or all details about a subject.

26. Summarize

27. Give a brief overview of the main points.
Summarize:
Give a brief overview of the main points.

28. Always Remember To:
Read the question and know what the question is asking!
Underline key words!
Brainstorm before writing.
Remember to restate the question,
Use extensions.