| A | B |
| anecdote | short account of an incident |
| context | the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event |
| figurative language | any language that goes beyond the literal meanings of the words in order to create new effects or fresh insights into an idea or subject |
| literary element | includes all the elements in a story; plot, rising action, falling action, problem. solution, setting, etc. |
| simile | a comparison using the words like, as, or than in the sentence |
| persuasion | cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action |
| assumption | the act of taking possession of or power over something |
| scene | a situation treated as an observable object |
| conversation | an exchange of ideas between two or more people |
| diary | a personal, daily account of an individual's experiences and feelings |
| dialogue | conversation between characters |