Analytical Verbs for Paper 1 Flashcards
Advises
Implies an idea
Affects
The implications of an idea
Alludes to
Implies an idea
Argues
Shows a strong point
Articulates
Shows an idea skillfully
Builds
Creates an idea
Clarifies
Shows an idea clearly
Confirms
Adds evidence for an idea
Connotes
Implies an idea
Constructs
Creates an idea
Conveys
Shows an idea
Creates
Making an idea
Demonstrates
Shows an idea
Denotes
Hints at an idea
Depicts
Shows an idea (slightly hidden)
Describes
Shows an idea
Determines
Impact of an idea
Displays
Shows an idea (explicitly)
Emphasizes
Shows an important point
Encourages
Pushes an idea
Establishes
Creates an idea
Evokes
Creates and shows an idea
Exaggerates
Emphasizes a point/idea
Examines
Looks closely at an idea
Exemplifies
Shows (perfectly) an ideaa
Expands
Explains an idea at a deeper level
Explains
Shows an idea and why it was made
Explores
Shows an idea
Exposes
Reveals an idea
Highlights
Good example of an idea
Hints
Reveals a hidden idea
Illustrates
Shows an idea (implicitly)
Introduces
Creates an idea
Juxtaposes
Opposing ideas
Manifests
Creates an idea
Persuades
Pushes an idea
Portrays
Shows an idea
Presents
Shows an idea
Refers
Alludes to (outside reference to an idea)
Reflects
Shows an idea
Relates
Alludes to an idea/shows connection between multiple ideas
Remarks
Hints at an idea
Represents
Shows an idea
Reveals
To state an idea (implicitly)
Shows
To state an idea (implicitly)
Signifies
Implies an idea
States
Shows an idea explicitly
Suggests
Implies an idea
Underlines
Emphasis of a point