English Word Bank 1. 2. 3. 4. With specific reference to this article, what is this quote/technique What emotions or memories or responses does the audience experience Why might the author want he audience to feel, remember, respond in such a way How does your previous answer link back to what the author wants a whole in this article Connectives Consequently In addition Additionally Furthermore Therefore Thus However Contrary to In contrast Similarly Although Despite Correspondingly Moreover This is coupled with subsequently As well as This approach is similar to This point is also sustained by complementing Hence In the same way In comparison to This is compounded by Compounding the effect of Brings attention to Conversely On the other hand This is counteracted by Despite Unlike In particular Notably Reiterating the importance of Further polarising For example reasserting Further heightening the impact of Reinforcing Continuing by highlighting Introducing Initially Directly following This is linked to The author opens their argument by... … turns the focus to... The audience’s attention is then drawn to... Initially ... develops their argument through... Firstly Secondly Finally As a result notwithstanding That being so Argues Maintains that Pleads Asserts Suggests Emphasises Questions Directs disputes claims concedes challenges alerts rejects persists counters offers relates proposes contradicts Concludes that appeals attempts evoke engender induce inspire conveys encourages accentuates highlights contrasts summarises Illustrates exemplifies presents Puts forward focuses constructs provides reveals influences develops confronts invites positions Points out ignites designed exaggerates sensationalises provokes portrays startles Draws upon dominates generates enlists observes condemns criticises expresses observes reasons Seeks to admits complains contends maintains urges sympathises adopts Aims to Tries to assumes employs enhances captures connects communicates connotes conveys creates declares demonstrates depicts displays divulges explores heralds implies indicates informs means promulgates reflects symbolises clarifies resolves fortifies Adds to boosts Builds up Tone Positive Either Way Negative Mood Admiring Absurd blaming appalled Approving Incredulous self-important distressed Hopeful Satirical preaching gravsade Optimistic Ridiculing complaining tragic Sentimental Risque critical apologetic Amicable Unreasonable hypocritical discouraged Comforting Deliberate superior disappointed Conciliatory Simple self-righteous grumbling Friendly Simplistic threatening regretful Friendly Foolish boastful solemn Liberal stubborn abusive combre Open-minded Silly condescending nostalgic Placatory pleading aggressive nonchalant Supportive convincing antagonistic optimistic Sympathetic Entertaining negative starry-eye Cheerful courageous bitter happy Encouraging Humorous confrontational pleased Contemplative Ironical cynical upbeat Diplomatic defensive hostile cheerful Educated Amused outraged gleeful Stoic sceptical insinuating Measured Puzzled scathing Moderate Calculating annoyed Respectful Controlled demeaning Trustworthy Frustrated disparaging Ardent Deprecating grim Enthusiastic Indifferent insulting Unmoved Formal bullying Fervent Humble scornful Exhilarated Matter-of-fact snide Forceful Reasonable arrogant Passionate Sensible Earnest Straightforward Spirited Conservative Apathetic Balanced Animated Calm Convincing Astonished Definite Detached Determined Bland Expressive Anxious Flamboyant Neutral Patriotic Amazed
