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Through explanation, you provide an analysis of something for purposes of clarity and specificity by tracing a line of reasoning or a series of causal connections between events. In this process of interpretation, you may also offer examples to illustrate the information you’re sharing. Explanation works well when you’re giving a speech about a process, tracing the end of an important event, or explaining how an interesting object works. For instance, you could use explanation to help your audience understand any one of the following: