Exercises to help improve writing skills:

1. Start a stopwatch. For 15 minutes, write down everything that comes to mind. Dont hesitate/edit/delete or
otherwise not write something because its not a good idea. When youre done, do what you like with the
result: Delete it, or start a new draft keeping the ideas you like from the first. Skills developed: Smooth writing
flow; brainstorming; typing (if you need it).

2. Learn a new word. More words = more ammo. Plus, you can tell someone theyre avuncular and leave them
wondering if you just insulted them or not. Total time required: 2 minutes.

VOCABULARY LIST
EMOTIVE/ DESCRIPTIVE WORDS
Positive Negative Neither Positive Negative Neither
Revolutionary Appalled interconnectedn enlighten atrocity dichotomous
ess
liberate Corrupting primitive prophetic evocative acquisition
Integral Intimidating multiplicity affirmative acrimonious ethos
profound Detrimental coinciding prognosticate Fulminate Fruition
Dismissive parallels foreshadow criticize harshly culmination
fufillment
dynamic regimented plethora metaphysical Hubris/hubris fundamental
tic
cathartic at the relevance gnostic fulminate recuperate
expense discerning
revelation devoid of elucidating gnosis artificiality conceptualise
knowledge
percipience incapacitate integrity esoteric obsure circumvent prospect
d
cognizance intangible Provocative asceticism life Antinomy Receptacle
of abstinence opposition vessel
erudition disjunction discernment aptitude capitalize optimize
intellect
enhancement repercussion emancipation reprehensible niceties
s
recognition impoverish ephemeral propitious disparaging capitulates yield
versatile mortification acquiescence quintessential jaundiced pertinent
accommodate debase comprehension Abstraction philanthropist stipulate
notion ic
serendipity coerce conjecture moral inebriate substantiate
speculate resonance
zemblanity pyrrhic uncompromisin henceforth vacillates nuanced
g
Bahramdipity impropriety whereby exonerate bourgeois venerate

elation undervaluati Integration of surmised irrevocable salvage

on techniques
euphoria undermine paradigm recompense vestiges upholds
inextricable thereafter eponymous conciliatory Misanthropic equally
prolific antisocial
debaunchery
profundity Fallibility provenance galvanize emancipation
frailty
 compound Self-
actualisation
realization

BETTER EVALUATIVE WORDS

Synonym for Synonym for Synonym for Synonym Synonym for Adverbs/
shows/ ____ feelings evident for suggests Synthesis
portray of concurs emphasize adverbs
alludes to evokes exemplified concurs implicit inexorably
exudes prompts discernible imparts heighten imperatively
connotes cultivate prevalent encompasses exacerbate indispensably
(sympathy)
demonstrate implore viewed embodies insinuate Inadvertently
articulate augment manifests constitutes expunge analogously
expounds capture pronounced epitomizes likewise
accentuates Invoke induce affirmed pervades
underpins elicit emulate permeates
communicates facilitate fathom imbue
explicates perpetuate reciprocate interweaves
illustrates stimulate substantiate facilitate
depict engender promulgate supplement
Reflect resonate affirm emerge
hearkens endorse inscribed pertains
elucidate provoke cumulates
allegorises emulates encapsulates
delineate projects bequeaths
illuminate eventuate concedes
expatiate exhort emanate
dramatises instigate cohere
divulges Culminates manifests
end/peaks
elicit precipitate
materialize conjure
enforce incite
expatiate

despotic gratification vestiges concedes

exhortation gravitate myriad
solitude. rumination,
capitalistic zeal
self-mortification, privation
asceticism austerity eremitic
discrepant ardently believed necessitates inadequate
This idea is expanded on by in
embody the idea of
This idea can be seen in the portrayal/
By utilizing the rhyme scheme
(Author) effectively emphasizes the
, seen where he states
Through this, Shakespeare communicates that in relationships which are built on trust, loyalty or
other solid connections between people, individuals can find meaning, stability, purpose and thus
a true sense that they belong
(Author) thus effectively supports the idea that meaning and purpose can be found in real
connections with others, and that consequently individuals can find the strongest sense of
belonging in relationships such as these.
Whilst there may be an almost inextricable link . not all relationships ultimately lead to
Thus through the negative consequences for Deki of being in a relationship with Tashi, and her
strong sense of isolation and the feeling she does not truly belong, Norbu communicates the idea
that relationships are not always central for individuals trying to find a true sense of belonging.
supports the notion that/
result in negative outcomes for individuals.
presents the idea that individuals can find (understanding/self-enlightenment) through
(discovery/connection to culture and life.)
In the use of the words , Shakespeare suggests that in this the character feels (comfortable,
content and untroubled) and thus has developed
Text 1 and text 2 inquire into these ideas and foster an appreciation for the need to consider
different circumstances and individuals before making assumptions about the multifaceted
concept of belonging
Ultimately, are often which individuals find
through the manipulations of the structure and form to invoke a response among responders
thereby imprinting a profound impact among the readers.
making a profound commentary on the human condition.