What is the difference between explain, analyze and interpret in academic reading and writing?

Answer 1

The reason these terms are hard to disassociate is because they're all part of the interpretative process. If I had to explain it, I would say:

Explain: To give a functional description or retelling in order to convey information

Analyze: is a verb whereby you look for deeper meaning inside a text

interpret: is when you state or verbalize your analysis of a text