| A | B |
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| thesis statement | idea or opinion that a writer tries to prove or defend in an argument |
| diction | writer's choice of words |
| elaboration | addition of extra materials or clarifying detail |
| essay | short literary composition analyzing a particular theme or subject |
| tone | writer's attitude towards the subject |
| symbolism | use of an object, person, or even to represent something larger than itself |
| example | used to explain a larger group or class; cited to illustrate a point |
| transition | movement from one concept to another; words that tie ideas together |
| evidence | specific info that backs up the reasons in an argument like facts, statistics |
| character | person, animal, or creature who takes part in a story |
