Nouns to Verbs - AP Lang.

Allusion

Alludes to, implies, hints at, references, suggests

Anecdote

Recalls a time when, recounts an experience when, reminisces on/about

Call to Action

Calls, galvanizes, implores, rouses, rallies

Comparison (Allusion, analogy, metaphor, simile)

Compares X to Y, equates X to Y

Definition

Clarifies the meaning of X, defines X, redefines X

Description/Imagery

Describes, offers a detailed description of, provides a detailed account of, vividly describes

Diction

Includes the term “X,” incorporates the phrase “X,” incorporates ____ language

Examples/Exemplification

Exemplifies, lists examples of, offers examples of, provides an example of

Juxtaposition

Contrasts, juxtaposes

Pronoun Use

Incorporates inclusive diction, includes divisive diction, directly addresses the audience

Repetition

Echoes, repeats

Logos

Appeals to logic, logically asserts

Ethos

Bolsters his/her credibility, strengthens his/her credibility, testifies that

Pathos

Elicits a sense of X, evokes a sense of X