| A | B |
| describes the results of an event | cause and effect |
| shows similarities and differences | comparison and contrast |
| a numbered list of objects | listing/enumeration |
| follows a time line | chronological order |
| defines an unfamilar word | concept/definition |
| describes how something is built or forms | process |
| how writing is organized | text structure |
| five spaces from the margin | indentation |
| a title under a main title | subheading |
| a title | heading |
| an extra note on a page | annotation |
| a note at the bottom of a page | footnote |
| extra information added to the side of a page | sidebar |
| used for important words | boldface |
| "slanty" font | italics |
| this is done to the titles of books | underlining |