Portraying, drawing a portrait

HOW TO PORTRAY A HERO

Introducing

  • Biographic elements : comes from, was born in, works as, becomes…
  • His/ her actions : achieve, campaign for, take part in, protect, help out
  • Link words : first of all, in addition, besides, not only… but also….

Praising

  • Use adjectives : exceptional, unique, remarkable, outstanding, admiring
  • Use sperlatives : the most courageous, the greatest …/ the strongest ….

Justify a statement

  • Stating your argument : It is clear that…, One cannot deny that
  • Express cause : because, as, since, thanks to
  • Express consequence : therefore, as a result
  • Sound convincing : obviously, undoubtedly enough, I’m convinced that, I’m sure that, I’m positive about…
  • Give precise examples : for example, for instance, such as, a good illustration of … is

 

HOW TO DESCRIBE SOMEONE

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