Rhetorical Analysis Verbs

8. Makes something clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.
9. Creates or instills a feeling, image, or idea in the reader or audience.
10. Stresses the importance of something.
12. Sets up or proves something (e.g., a fact, credibility, or argument) as valid or accepted.
13. Explains the meaning of a word, concept, or idea.
14. Points out problems, flaws, or shortcomings, often offering judgment or evaluation.

1. Presents reasons or evidence to support a position or viewpoint.
2. Attempts to persuade or influence through emotions, logic, or credibility.
3. Shows clearly through examples, evidence, or reasoning.
4. Breaks something down into parts to understand it better or interpret its meaning.
5. Examines two or more things to identify similarities and/or differences.
6. Shows relationships or links between ideas, events, or concepts.
7. Makes an idea or statement easier to understand.
11. States something confidently as a fact or belief.
13. Gives details about how something looks, feels, sounds, or works.