Moreorless, 4e used the same "power" format for all actions, including spells and weapon attacks. It was mainly the flavor that distinguished one power from an other. For players who care about narrative flavor, this is an effective and customizable approach. (Heh, I almost said, "a powerful approach".)
For example, even in 5e, one can use the spell format to describe a simple sword attack.
LONGSWORD
Martial maneuver
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 5 feet (Melee)
Components: S, M (longsword)
Duration: Instantaneous
With longsword in hand, you launch an onslaught against your foe. Make a Melee Weapon Attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 slashing damage. If you use both hands, to wield the longsword, its damage die increases to 1d10.
At Higher Levels. At level 5, you can attack twice instead of once, when you use this maneuver to attack. The number of attacks increases to three when you reach level 11, and to four when you reach level 20.
Similarly, 4e design utilized a standard of format for the various kinds of actions.