| A | B |
| Rhythm | the ordered recurrence of elements in a composition |
| Bay spacing | Each space or interval between the frames of a steel building is a "bay" |
| Swelling | size-related changes |
| Diminishing | Decrease in size,extent,or range |
| Mere | Simple |
| Remain | Stay the same |
| Ends | Either extremity of something that has length |
| Masses | Descriptors for features that are not separable components |
| Heights | The vertical dimension of extension |
| Width | The extent of something from side to side |
| Setbacks | Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly |
| Staccato | Marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply |
| Gables | The vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof |
| Narrow | Limited in size or scope |
| Subtly | Difficult to detect or grasp by the mind |
| Leading | Be conducive to |
| Relief | Shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background |
| Upwards | From a lower to a higher position |
| Boldly | Fearlessly and daringly |
| Tight | Closely constrained |