| A | B |
|---|
| almanac | book containing up to date information |
| analogy | comparison of two similar things |
| appositive | noun phrase that explains the previous noun |
| affix | part of a word put before or after a word to change its meaning |
| caption | under a picture or diagram which explains same |
| chronology | in order of time |
| clause | part of a sentence that is added to describe |
| common feature | something found in more that one place |
| criticism | finding fault with something |
| dialect | form of speech used in a certain area |
| edit | to correct and improve a piece of writing |
| literal meaning | the meaning of the actual words used |
| figurative meaning | using words out of their ordinary meaning |
| log | written record of an event |
| mythology | group of stories used to explain natural phenomenon |
| oral tradition | the telling of family stories in order to pass them from one generation to another |
| paraphrase | to use your own words to describe a text |
| plagiarism | the taking of anothers words as your own |
