Evaluative verbs – adding sophistication to analysis

Question 1

Analytical verbs

Answer 1

some alternative for ‘suggests with brief definition

Question 2

Adumbrates

Answer 2

put forward an outline/foreshadow a future event .

Question 3

Advocates

Answer 3

Put forward a particular opinion/viewpoint or belief

Question 4

Amplifies

Answer 4

emphasise by adding extra impact

Question 5

Connotes

Answer 5

creates a deeper metaphorical meaning

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Constructs

Answer 6

build an idea

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Conveys

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gets across a message / idea / theory .

Question 8

Defines

Answer 8

to give a clean meaning of something

Question 9

Demonstrates

Answer 9

to provide a clear explanation/ example

Question 10

Denotes

Answer 10

dictionary / direct original meaning

Question 11

Emphasises

Answer 11

to draw attention to something

Question 12

Evidence

Answer 12

proof for an argument / theory

Question 13

Evokes

Answer 13

Bring about a strong feeling or idea

Question 14

Exhibits

Answer 14

displaying a certain attitude

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Foreshadows

Answer 15

hints of something of an event / theory

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Highlights

Answer 16

drawing a clear attention toward by making it stand out

Question 17

Identifies

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provide the clear meaning of something specific

Question 18

Illustrates

Answer 18

creates a distinct image

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Implies

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suggests something beyond the obvious

Question 20

Indicates

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act as a clear pointer or signpost

Question 21

Insinuates

Answer 21

mages a vague suggestion beyond the obvious meaning

Question 22

Mirrors

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a similar or the same idea

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Parallels

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runs alongside a similar idea

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Portrays

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shows or represents something / someone in a certain way

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Presents

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introduces an idea

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Projects

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takes an idea and makes it more distinct

Question 27

Proposes

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to put an idea or theory forward

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Put forward

Answer 28

give a theory/opinion /idea

Question 29

Reflects

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supports the same or similar theme /idea

Question 30

Reiterates

Answer 30

repeats or supports the same point / feeling / idea

Question 31

Reveals

Answer 31

making a meaning or interpretation which was previously unclear become clear

Question 32

Signifies

Answer 32

• uses a word

- a sign to make the meaning clear

Question 33

Symbolises

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takes a visual image and uses it for a deeper meaning

Question 34

what make the best sentences, essay or argument

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• clear writing with a clear point .
• effective use of grammatic or common phrases .
• use of variety of word with correct spelling .

Question 35

synonyms

Answer 35

different word with the same definition or similar meaning

Question 36

Criticises

Answer 36

• rebukes
• admonishes
• lambasts
• condemns

Question 37

Question

Answer 37

• queries
• dispute
• caste doubt upon
• challenges
• provokes

Question 38

Ridicules

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• mocks
• lampoons
• pillories
• parodies
• trivialises

Question 39

celebrates

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• commemorates
• honours
• salutes
• acknowledges
• memorialises

Question 40

Subverts

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• undermines
• overturns
• alters
• modifies
• corrupts

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Accepts

Answer 41

• welcome
• embraces
• affirms
• reaffirms

Question 42

Technical terms

Answer 42

• anthropomorphises

- zoomorphoses