Descriptive: Effective Verbs
Writing Practice
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LANGUAGE FOR IMPACT: EFFECTIVE VERBS
Low-Impact Verbs
The verbs used are generic and do not help to bring added details to your writing.
High-Impact Verbs
The verbs used communicate the details of the action, and even the emotions and mood that follow what is taking place.
Describe your favourite phone app.
Low-Impact Verbs
With Spotify, the world around me becomes more vibrant. I can listen to the rock music of the 90s, enjoy the soothing sound of ocean waves and even pretend to be in a sad music video with Olivia Rodrigo’s songs.
High-Impact Verbs
Spotify transforms the world around me. In an instant, I find myself rocking out to the music of the 90s, or relaxing to the soothing sound of ocean waves. I can even get whisked into a sad music video with Taylor Swift’s music on.
