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WRITING
POWERUPS

Struggle to find the right words to explain what you mean when you write your exam answers?

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Here are some useful words and phrases to get your writing on point.

I need a word to describe

The writer

The writer shows

Exemplifies

Depicts

Illustrates

Establishes

Reveals

Typifies

Intimates

Elucidates

The writer...

Embraces

Advocates

Promotes

Espouses

Challenges

Examines

Scrutinises

Probes

Riducules

Mocks

Derides

Satirises

Abhors

Denounces

Castigates

Condemns

The word/phrase

The use of the word/phrase...

Highlights

Reinforces

Indicates

Connotes

Underlines

Mirrors

Juxtaposes

Alludes to

Implies

Suggests

Intimates

Portrays

The reader...

The reader

Infers

Concludes

Deduces

Identifies

The reader feels...

Joyful

Elated

Gratified

Delighted

Confused

Uneasy

Uncertain

Doubtful

Melancholic

Dejected

Sorrowful

Woeful

Irate

Indignant

Provoked

Resentful

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