English term 4

portrays

to show or describe something or someone in a particular way

depicts

represent someone or something through words or a visual form

symbolises

represent by means of symbols

embodies

be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)

demonstrates

clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence

reveals

to make known

influences

affects; has the power to change someone's mind or actions

manipulates

control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously

directs

focuses the reader's or viewer's attention on something or someone

alludes

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

highlights

emphasises

accentuates

to give emphasis or prominence to

challenges

dispute the truth or validity of

criticises

forms or expresses a judgement

subverts

undermines the power and authority of

conveys

to get a point across or to show

describes

give an account in words of (someone or something)

implies

expresses or states indirectly

visualises

to form a picture in the reader's or viewer's mind

positions

to influence the reader or viewer to see something or someone in a particular way