The first step with an essay question is to identify what exactly you are being asked to do.
Most essay questions contain directives as to what is required, and the most common ones are defined below. For those we have missed, try looking up the actual word in the dictionary (www.m-w.com).
Account for
Explain, clarify, give reasons.
Analyse
Resolve into […]
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