5.3 Elements of Persuasion - Strong Position
Choose Strong Adverbs
Possibly, perhaps, maybe, possibly, and definitely are all adverbs. They change the power of a verb in different ways.
It will possibly rain. (small chance of rain, think 10-30% chance)
Perhaps it will rain. (think 30-40% chance of rain)
Maybe it will rain. (think 50% chance of rain)
It will probably rain. (chances are good it will rain, think 80-90%)
It will definitely rain. (for sure it will rain, think 100%)
If you want to be persuasive, make sure to cut out weak adverbs. It is better to just have a strong verb on its own. Definitely is definitely the best choice.
Complete the assignment Standing Strong! to practise changing weak wishy-washy sentences to strong persuasive sentences.