Verbs describing the author's purpose

Question 1

Accuse

Answer 1

To blame (someone) for wrongdoing.

Question 2

Affirm

Answer 2

State, without a doubt, an opinion publicly.

Question 3

Announce

Answer 3

Make a formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Question 4

Appeal

Answer 4

Be attractive or interesting / or make a serious, urgent, or heartful request.

Question 5

Argue

Answer 5

Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view.

Question 6

Assail

Answer 6

Criticize strongly.

Question 7

Assert

Answer 7

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Question 8

Assess

Answer 8

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Question 9

Avouch

Answer 9

To declare positively as a fact / to give a guarantee of.

Question 10

Belittle

Answer 10

To put down / to make another person feel as though they aren’t important.

Question 11

Breathe

Answer 11

To give an impression of (something).

Question 12

Celebrate

Answer 12

Honor or praise publicly.

Question 13

Commemorate

Answer 13

Recall and show respect for (something or someone).

Question 14

Condescend

Answer 14

To do something in such a way as to emphasize that one clearly regards it as below one’s dignity or level of importance.

Question 15

Contemplate

Answer 15

Think about (at length).

Question 16

Define

Answer 16

To describe the meaning of something.

Question 17

Develop

Answer 17

Grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

Question 18

Eulogize

Answer 18

Praise highly in speech or writing.

Question 19

Evaluate

Answer 19

To determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study.

Question 20

Evoke

Answer 20

Bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.

Question 21

Explain

Answer 21

Make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it more in detail revealing relevant facts.

Question 22

Expose

Answer 22

Reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something).

Question 23

Judge

Answer 23

To form an opinion or conclusion about.

Question 24

Grieve

Answer 24

Cause great distress to (someone)

Question 25

Highlight

Answer 25

Draw special attention to.

Question 26

Honor

Answer 26

To regard with great respect.

Question 26

Ponder

Answer 26

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Question 27

Inform

Answer 27

Give (someone) facts or information.

Question 28

Inspire

Answer 28

Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something.

Question 29

Insult

Answer 29

To speak to or treat with disrespect.

Question 30

Invite

Answer 30

To make a polite, formal or friendly request to (someone).

Question 31

Justify

Answer 31

Show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Question 32

Mock

Answer 32

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

Question 34

Mourn

Answer 34

To feel or show sorrow for the death of (someone).

Question 35

Offer

Answer 35

To present or offer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired.

Question 36

Oppose

Answer 36

Disagree with and attempt to prevent.

Question 37

Persuade

Answer 37

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Question 38

Reflect

Answer 38

To think deeply or carefully about.

Question 39

Soothe

Answer 39

To gently calm (a person or their feelings).

Question 40

Charm

Answer 40

To delight greatly.

Question 41

Spotlight

Answer 41

To direct attention to (a problem or situation).

Question 42

Teach

Answer 42

Cause (someone) to learn or understand something by example or experience. / Impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something.

Question 43

Uplift

Answer 43

Raise the level of; improve.

Question 44

Urge

Answer 44

Try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

Question 45

Criticize

Answer 45

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way).

Question 46

Validate

Answer 46

Demonstrate or support the truth or value of.