English Language - Purposes Bank Flashcards
Purpose:
Inform
Educate
Enlighten
Outline
Update
Elicit information
Surface details
Commentate
Review
Influence
Share observations
Suggest
Warn
Evaluate
Analyse
Instruct
Demonstrate
Provide opinion
Assess
Reaffirm
Discuss
Dictate
Convey
Command
Purpose:
Challenge
Chastise
Question
Inquire
Critique
Reminisce
Criticise
Purpose:
Entertain
Mock
Enthuse
Amuse
Generate interest
Create humour
Engage in humorous banter
Engage
Rehearse
Become invested in…
Purpose:
Promote
Urge
Appeal
Recognise rights/
Advocate
Reflect enthusiasm/ardour
Compel
Target
Generate interest
Advise
Encourage
Advertise
Persuade
Rally support
Raise awareness
Attract/lure buyers
Direct
Present benefits
Purpose:
Describe
Guide
Recount
Depict
Evoke imagery
Narrate
Characterise
Positively depict
Introduce
Orientate
Purpose:
Connect
Relate socially
Present as relatable
Express affection
Develop/generate emotional response
Strengthen relationships
Purpose:
Identity
Project comedic identity
Safeguard brand identity
Project responsibility, authority and expertise
Establish/cement position
Reflect authority
Represent group/ community/organisation
Build trust
Inspire confidence
Convey passion
Portray
Establish brand identity
Dictate expertise
Draw parallels to own experiences
Reflect passion
Establish brand identity
Purpose:
Change
Initiate change
Express concern
Champion
Galvanise social change
Reconcile
Condemn past
Illustrate concern
Challenge conventions
Reinforce
Organise
Pre-empt concerns
Crystallise public attitudes
Repair
Respond to
Purpose:
Support
Celebrate
Reaffirm hope and compassion
Accept responsibility/ accountability
Express remorse and distress
Inspire
Caution
Reassure
Apologise
Express regret
Acknowledge
