| A | B |
| literal | As it is actually stated (adj.) |
| aesthetic | Designed to give pleasure through beauty (adj.) |
| subtext | The hidden meanings of a text (n.) |
| transcribe | To write or type out (v.) |
| issue | A problem for debate (n.) |
| explicit | Stated clearly (adj.) |
| critical | Asking tough questions (adj.) |
| implicit | Suggested but not directly stated (adj.) |