1. Contrasting is the process of looking at the similarities of two things or ideas with the use of appropriate transition signals. 2. An opinion refers to a view or judgment formed in the mind about a particular topic or issue 3. Positive and negative messages in a text can be identified through explicit markers or signal words/phrases/expressions. 4. There are 5 steps in order to effectively compare and contrast your own opinion based on a given familiar text. 5. Proverb is a phrase or expression whose meaning is different from the individual words. 6. Sarcasm is literally conveyed. 7. Comparing is the process of looking at the difference between two things or ideas with the use of appropriate transition signals. 8. Euphemism is the use of exaggeration or overstatement to emphasize a point. 9. Sarcasm is used to either annoy or mock someone. 10. Expository text contains facts about people, places, things or people.
