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Power Words Week 1
The First Ten Power Words
Term | Definition |
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affect | to influence or change (Affect with an "A" is a verb - an action) |
effect | a result or consequence (Effect with an "E" is a noun) |
refer | to mention; to allude to (verb) |
emphasize | to give special attention to; to make the importance or value clear (verb) |
claim | the writer's position or opinion on an issue or problem (noun); to say or state without proof (verb) |
contribute | to give towards (verb) |
similar | almost the same (adjective) |
impact | an effect, result or change (noun); to have a strong effect upon (verb) |
illustrate | to clarify by giving an example of(verb); to provide a graphic or picture for clarification (verb) |
purpose | intention or objective; the goal or reason (noun) |
benefit | to gain or receive good results (verb); the good results that were attained (noun) |