| A | B |
|---|
| summary | a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form |
| speech | communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words |
| simile | a comparison using like, or, or than in the sentence |
| sequence | order of events |
| pamphlet | a small paper booklet that gives information |
| graphic organizer | a visual aid to help organize information |
| map | to sketch or plan |
| graph | a diagram representing how things connect |
| feeling | an emotion |
| excerpt | a passage selected from a larger work |
| exaggeration | making to seem more important than it really is |
| evaluate | examine and judge carefully |
| draft | an unfinished piece of written work |
| diary | a personal, daily account of an individual's experiences and feelings |
| dialogue | conversation between characters |
| chronological order | order of events over time |
| book review | an article describing and judging a new book |
| catalog | a book or list of items for sale |
| argument | a discussion involving differing points of view; debate |
| autobiography | a biography of yourself |
