| A | B |
| analogy | drawing a comparison to show similarities |
| clause | an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence |
| dialect | usage or vocabulary that is common to a group of people |
| plagiarism | taking someone's words or ideas and calling them yours |
| references | a short note recognizing a source of information |
| description | act of describing something |
| interpretation | an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious |
| irony | witty language used to convey insults or scorn |
| opinion/viewpoint | personal belief or jugement that is not founded on proof or certainity |
| argument | a contentious speech; a dispute with strong disagreement |
| elaboration | a discussion that provides additional information |
| inference | drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgement based on circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than basis of direct observation |