| A | B |
| Author's Style | the tone, structure of writing, and theme produced by an author |
| Characteristics | distinguishing quality |
| Express | to tell in words or state |
| Moral | principles of right and wrong |
| Reaction | action or emotion caused by and directly related to another action |
| Express | make known in words |
| Excerpt | brief passage |
| Except | omit, excluding, "not" |
| Descriptive | to describe something |
| Difference | unlike; disagree |
| Prediction | to tell what will happen |
| Compare | check for likeness or differences |
| Imagery | images; figurative language |
| Narrator | the person telling the story |
| Point-of-view | how the author or character sees the events in the story |
| Order of Importance | the way the plot is revealed |
| Elaboration | give details |
| Encounter | to come across |
| Convince | cause to believe |
| Curious | eager to learn |
| Reference | resources used for research |
| Simile | using like or as to make comparisons |
| Metaphor | making comparisons without using like or as |
| Voice | incorporates author's personality, awareness of audience, and passion for subject |
| Tone | author's attitude towards a subject |
| Classify | put in order |
| Analyze | look closely at |
| Research | careful investigation |
| Sarcasm | cutting or witty remark |
| Irony | implies that the actual situation is different than the one intended |