A range of phrases and statements and words to build up your students language analysis to include modality, positioning phrases and verbs to show the purpose and approach of an author presenting an argument.

1. Language Analysis Vocabulary
Positioning Phrases:
by assertingthat
furtherpositions
imparta sense of
allayingfears
alludingto
inthislight
urgingto
engagesthe attentionof readers
compellingreadersto
compellingthemto
urgedto engage with
entrenchesthe
positioningthe listenerstoview the
the audience discovers
taps intopreconceivedviews
providesagreatersense of
Modal phrases to indicate potential effects.
Suggestingthat
Supportedby
Indeed
Perhaps
Intends
Suggestingthat
Potentially...
Implicates
Indicates

2. May well
Verbs
Inspires
Representing
Reflect
Recognise
Adopting
Postulates
Cultivating
Intimates
Highlighting
Employs
Showcasing
Stresses
Accentuating
Reiterates
Asserts
Declares
Opening
Evokes
Justifies
Provides
Urges
Assertingthat
Stressesthat