| A | B |
| claim | to say strongly as fact; to declare to be true |
| analogy | an explanation of something by comparing it to something else |
| intonation | the rise and fall in pitch of the voice |
| dialogue | the words spoken by the actors or characters in a play or story |
| monotone | a series of words or sounds uttered in one tone of voice |
| exclaim | to speak, call, or shout out suddenly or with force, often in surprise |
| disclaim | to give up a right to, connection with, or responsibility for; to disown |
| prologue | an introduction to a book, a play, a poem, or an opera |
| baritone | a male singer with a range lower than a tenor and higher than a bass |
| proclaim | to declare, make known, or announce officially |