contrast
to emphasize the differences between two or more things / aspects
compare
to point out similarities and differencesto point out similarities and differences (text references...)
analyze (what does it mean and what do we need to do?)
to study or examine sth. methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it. (text references and E-E-E)
comment on
to state clearly one’s opinion and support one’s view with evidence (one sided)
to sketch (Sketch the incidents that led to the catastrophe.)
to describe sth. in a general way, giving basic ideas
illustrate
to use examples to explain or make clear(er)
explain
to express sth. in a way that is clear or easy to unterstand
write a script for a speech
what kind of speech, topic, for whom? structure, (incl. rhet.devices), on point
discuss
to talk or write about sth. in detail and consider different ideas or opinions about it (two sided)
characterize
to examine and describe the qualities / features of sb. or sth. (text references, paragraphs)
write a letter/email
to whom by whom, date, subjectline, structure, register, ending - greeting
to describe
to give a detailed account of sth.
write an article
background - what kind of article, headline, (subheading) structured text, register,
assess
to make a judgement about a person, situation or problem after thinking carefully about it
to outline
to give the main features, structure or general principles of a topic omitting minor details
speculate
to guess about the possible causes or effects of sth., without knowing all the facts or details
write a blog entry
catchy title, author, date, structure: subheadings, fitting register, end with appeal, rhet. question and name
examine
to look at sth. carefully, in order to make a decision, find sth. or check sth.