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Good words and phrases for compositions

Good words and phrases for compositions

Here are some good words and phrases you can use to elevate your compositions.


1

Strong verbs (replace said)

Instead of "said," use: exclaimed, whispered, muttered, retorted, bellowed, interjected, inquired, declared We have an ebook on speech tags. Click to get a free sample!



2

Strong verbs (replace walk)

  • Instead of "went," use: strolled, dashed, crept, sauntered, marched, tiptoed We have an ebook on walk cycle verbs. Click to get a free sample!




3

Strong verbs (replace look)

Instead of "looked," use: gazed, peered, glanced, stared, scrutinized, surveyed

4

Vivid Adjectives: (replace good)

Instead of "good," use: excellent, superb, outstanding, phenomenal, exemplary

5

Vivid Adjectives: (replace bad)

Instead of "bad," use: dreadful, terrible, appalling, atrocious, horrific

6

Vivid Adjectives: (replace big)

Instead of "big," use: enormous, gigantic, colossal, immense, vast

7

Powerful Adverbs: (replace very)

Instead of "very," use: extremely, intensely, profoundly, remarkably, exceptionally

8

Powerful Adverbs: (replace really)

Instead of "really," use: truly, genuinely, authentically, sincerely, undoubtedly

9

Figurative Language: (Similes)

Similes: "as brave as a lion," "as quiet as a mouse" We have an ebook on similes. Click to get a free sample!


10

Figurative Language: (Metaphors)

Metaphors: "he is a shining star," "she is a ray of sunshine"

11

Figurative Language: (Personification)

Personification: "the wind whispered through the trees," "the rain danced on the windowpane"

12

Transition Words and Phrases:

  • To show sequence: first, second, third, next, then, finally

  • To show contrast: however, nevertheless, on the other hand, conversely

  • To show comparison: similarly, likewise, in the same way

  • To show cause and effect: therefore, consequently, as a result, hence

  • To show addition: moreover, furthermore, in addition, besides


Additional tips:

Use these words and phrases thoughtfully, not excessively.

Choose words that are precise and appropriate for the context.

Vary your sentence structure to avoid monotony.

Proofread carefully to ensure accuracy and clarity.

By incorporating these good words and phrases for compositions into your writing, you can create more engaging and interesting stories.


We hope these good words and phrases for compositions would help you write more engaging compositions. Do you have more ideas? Share with us.




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