| comparative analysis | The process of examining similarities and differences between two or more texts to understand their distinct characteristics and relationships. |
| cultural context | The historical, social, and cultural circumstances surrounding a text that inform its meaning and interpretation. |
| interpretive skills | The ability to analyze and explain the deeper meanings, purposes, and effects of a text beyond its literal content. |
| stylistic features | Distinctive techniques and choices in language, structure, and literary devices that an author uses to create meaning and effect in a text. |