Verbs (use these words in Text Responses in order to demonstrate
an awareness of the texts as a construct, or more commonly in
Language Analysis so that youre focusing on authors intent)
Tone (this sheet is not mine, it was given to our class last
year, I dont know the original source, apologies for quality. A
very good visual reference, especially for L.A. with mild words in
the centre through to extremes on the outside)
Example sentences:1. The governments attempts to ameliorate the
situation were met with derision and contempt, as evidenced by the
authors frustrated tone.2. The author placates his readership by
assuring them of his impartiality.3. The confronting tone of the
article dichotomises its readership, separating those who abide by
the horror and those capable of demonstrating the courage to
dissent.4. The author seeks to depict the government as
unscrupulous and self-serving, eliciting further disgust and
outrage on the readers behalf.5. The contentious and seditious
nature of the issue is exacerbated by the authors hyperbole and
unsubstantiated personal attacks.Once you are comfortable with the
vocabulary, these sentences will flow as you write. Youll start to
notice how these words force you to analyse and prevent
summarising. Be careful of over usage though; assessors are more
impressed with your ability to use the language at your disposal
than a convoluted paragraph full of syntax errors and filler
sentences that try to cram in or flaunt the ten dollar words.
