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MYP Command Terms – Language and Literature

Command Term Simply Put

1.Analyse Break down of information to
throw significant light on the
question posed. To identify parts
and relationships, and to
interpret information to reach
conclusions.
Example – analyse the character

Express an opinion. Pass a
2.Comment judgment. Share your response.

Example – The poet has employed
beautiful imagery. Comment.

3.Compare and Contrast Give an account of similarities and
differences between two or more
items/texts.
Example – Compare and contrast
the character of the daughters in
the poem ‘A Prayer For My
Daughter’ and the short story ‘ Not
without My Daughter’

4.Create To produce a piece of work coined
from one’s own thought or
imagination.
Example – Create a comic strip.

5.Critique To assess/review in detail a given
work of literature. Act like a critic.
Example - Critique on the
manner the playwright has used
humour in the play.

6.Discuss Hold a balanced view over a range
of arguments. Opinions thus
stated to be presented clearly
with appropriate evidence.
Example – The police officer in
the short story ‘The Chameleon’
acts like a chameleon. Discuss.