POWER WORDS FOR WRITING

When writing essays, you can convey your message more forcefully if you use more powerful words. The first column displays verbs which demonstrate conviction and purpose on the part of the writer. Following are two columns which deal with the most common form of essay, the compare / contrast. Consider using these words to more forcefully get your point across. These words should become a standard part of your essay writng skill by the time you take the exam in May.

DESCRIPTIVE VERBS	COMPARE	CONTRAST
Asserts Compliments Criticizes Demonstrates Embraces Exemplifies Illustrates Indicates Portrays Reflects Reveals Signifies Strengthens Symbolizes Undermines	Agree Also As well Both/all In addition In common In comparison Shares the view Similarly Too	Conversely Differently Disagree However In contrast None/either On the other hand Unlike