Directions: ​Avoid second person “you” and dead words such as “a lot,” “very,” “good,” bad,” or weak
verbs such as “shows” or too many “to-be” verbs.
Appeals to (sense of)
Differentiates between
Symbolizes
Argues
Distinguishes between
Juxtaposes
Asserts
Emphasizes
Mirrors
Builds (argument or credibility)
Employs
Models
Challenges
Establishes
Narrates
Characterizes
Establishes authority
Organizes
Clarifies
Evaluates
Outlines
Compares
Exemplifies
Persuades
Complicates
Explains
Presents
Concedes
Forecasts
Proposes
Concludes
Foreshadows
Qualifies
Connects (to)
Heightens
Questions
Connotes
Highlights
Raises (level of importance)
Contradicts
Identifies
Reinforces
Constructs
Illustrates
Showcases
Contrasts
Implies
Substantiates
Conveys
Incorporates
Suggests
Creates (a contrast/connection)
Inspects
Summarizes
Defends
Insinuates
Symbolizes
Defines
Interprets
Transforms
Discredits
Introduces
Validates