Rhetorical Verbs for the SAT

These flashcards cover key rhetorical verbs that are essential for writing and analyzing texts, useful in preparation for the SAT.

Introduce

To present or bring forth a topic or concept.

Summarize

To give a brief statement of the main points.

Describe

To explain in detail the characteristics or features of something.

Argue

To present reasons for or against a point.

Examine

To inspect or study something carefully.

Evaluate

To assess or judge the value or quality of something.

Hypothesis

An assumption made for the sake of argument or investigation.

Critique

To analyze and assess the merits and faults of something.

Clarify

To make a statement or concept clear and understandable.

Illustrate

To explain or make something clear by using examples or visuals.