Explain and Describe Language
Use the language of description and elaboration when you are asked to:
- analyze character traits
- define complex ideas or events
- discuss your understanding or a theme or concept
Explain and Describe Words
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Explain and Describe Phrases
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Explain and Describe Sentence Frames
Use the following frames when you draft a paper or prepare to speak:
To Open
_____ is best described as _____.
To define _____, it is necessary to understand _____.
_____ is known for _____, and is important because _____.
To Explain or Describe
_____ is an illustration of ______.
_____ is frequently referred to ______.
To Support Your Ideas
Critical attributes of ______ include ______ and _______.
A defining characteristic is ______.
The key components are ______ and ______.
To Close
An explanation of ______ provides insight into ______.
A complete definition of ______, allows us to ______.
To Open
_____ is best described as _____.
To define _____, it is necessary to understand _____.
_____ is known for _____, and is important because _____.
To Explain or Describe
_____ is an illustration of ______.
_____ is frequently referred to ______.
To Support Your Ideas
Critical attributes of ______ include ______ and _______.
A defining characteristic is ______.
The key components are ______ and ______.
To Close
An explanation of ______ provides insight into ______.
A complete definition of ______, allows us to ______.