| Term | Definition |
| Suggest | to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about |
| Represent | to stand for; symbolize |
| Association | Noun. The process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination |
| Evoke | to bring an idea to mind. Ex/ "For the HORDE" evokes a memory of WoW poetry in English class. |
| Symbol | Noun. A concrete object that represents an abstract idea. Ex/ Light is often used to represent knowledge. |
| Abstract | existing only in the mind |
| Metaphor | A comparison in which the characteristics of one subject are suggested in something else. Ex/ He is a rock. |
| Reflect | manifest or bring back -- an especially useful word to describe the relationship between theme and setting. |
| Characterizes | describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of |
| Symbolizes | The verb form of symbol. |
| Associate | The verb form of association. |
| Contrasts | Verb - To suggest a difference between two objects. |
| Emphasizes | Brings our attention especially to a specific idea or characteristic. |
| Juxtaposes | Invites us to see emphasis through comparison or contrast. |