Command or Process Words for Essay Writing

Describe

Define

Depict

Identify

Illustrate

State

What is/are...

Outline

Summarize

What are the main features of...

Compare

Contrast

Compare and Contrast

Distinguish or differentiate between...

Consider

Debate

Discuss

What arguments can be made for and against the view that...

Account for

Explain

How/Why is it...

Assess

Criticize

Evaluate

How far.../To what extent...

Justify

Analyze

Examine the...