| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Angle | A particular way of approaching something. |
| 2. | Area | A broad field of interest or activity. |
| 3. | Argument | A point presented for discussion. |
| 4. | Aspect | A part or feature of something. |
| 5. | Assignment | A set piece of work or focus. |
| 6. | Backdrop | Context behind the main point. |
| 7. | Background | Relevant history or surrounding facts. |
| 8. | Basis | Underlying foundation for discussion. |
| 9. | Branch | A subdivision of a larger field. |
| 10. | Brief | A subject given for consideration. |
| 11. | Category | A class of related things. |
| 12. | Cause | A reason under examination. |
| 13. | Challenge | A difficult matter to address. |
| 14. | Chapter | A distinct section of a larger work. |
| 15. | Claim | An assertion to be examined. |
| 16. | Concept | An idea or mental construct. |
| 17. | Concern | A matter causing interest or worry. |
| 18. | Context | Circumstances surrounding an issue. |
| 19. | Controversy | A disputed public matter. |
| 20. | Course | A direction or line of action. |
| 21. | Debate | A formal discussion of opposing views. |
| 22. | Detail | A small part requiring attention. |
| 23. | Dialogue | An exchange focused on a matter. |
| 24. | Dilemma | A difficult choice between options. |
| 25. | Discussion | Talk aimed at exploring a matter. |
| 26. | Dispute | A disagreement needing resolution. |
| 27. | Domain | A sphere of knowledge or activity. |
| 28. | Dossier | A collection of information on a case. |
| 29. | Element | A component part of a whole. |
| 30. | Emphasis | Special focus or importance given. |
| 31. | Enquiry | An investigation or request for information. |
| 32. | Episode | A particular event or segment. |
| 33. | Essay question | A prompt to address in writing. |
| 34. | Event | An occurrence to discuss or analyze. |
| 35. | Example | An instance used to illustrate. |
| 36. | Facet | One side of a complex matter. |
| 37. | Factor | A contributing element in a situation. |
| 38. | Feature | A notable part or characteristic. |
| 39. | Field | An area of study or work. |
| 40. | Focus | The center of attention. |
| 41. | Framework | A structure for organizing ideas. |
| 42. | Gist | The essential point or meaning. |
| 43. | Goal | An aim under consideration. |
| 44. | Ground | A basis for discussion or action. |
| 45. | Guiding question | A central question directing inquiry. |
| 46. | Headline | A main point stated briefly. |
| 47. | Idea | A thought proposed for consideration. |
| 48. | Inquiry | A search for information or truth. |
| 49. | Instance | A particular occurrence or example. |
| 50. | Interest | A subject that draws attention. |
| 51. | Interpretation | A way of understanding something. |
| 52. | Issue | A matter requiring attention. |
| 53. | Item | A single point on a list. |
| 54. | Juncture | A point in time for discussion. |
| 55. | Key point | A main idea of importance. |
| 56. | Knowledge area | A defined domain of understanding. |
| 57. | Lens | A perspective for viewing a matter. |
| 58. | Lesson | A unit of instruction or theme. |
| 59. | Line of inquiry | A direction for investigation. |
| 60. | Matter | Something to be dealt with. |
| 61. | Message | The central meaning conveyed. |
| 62. | Motif | A recurring theme or idea. |
| 63. | Notion | A belief or idea. |
| 64. | Object | An aim or purpose discussed. |
| 65. | Objective | A specific aim to achieve. |
| 66. | Occasion | A particular time or event. |
| 67. | Outline | A summary of main points. |
| 68. | Overview | A general survey of a subject. |
| 69. | Parameter | A boundary or limit for discussion. |
| 70. | Part | A section of a larger whole. |
| 71. | Perspective | A particular viewpoint on something. |
| 72. | Point | A specific idea or argument. |
| 73. | Point of view | A stance from which something is seen. |
| 74. | Position | A stated opinion or standpoint. |
| 75. | Premise | A starting assumption or proposition. |
| 76. | Problem | A difficulty needing a solution. |
| 77. | Prompt | A cue or question to respond to. |
| 78. | Query | A question seeking information. |
| 79. | Question | A query guiding discussion. |
| 80. | Rationale | A reasoned explanation for something. |
| 81. | Realm | A field or sphere of activity. |
| 82. | Report subject | The focus of a report. |
| 83. | Research question | A question guiding a study. |
| 84. | Scope | The extent of what is covered. |
| 85. | Section | A distinct part of a text. |
| 86. | Segment | A portion of a whole. |
| 87. | Set of issues | A group of related matters. |
| 88. | Situation | A set of circumstances to consider. |
| 89. | Subheading | A smaller heading within a text. |
| 90. | Subissue | A smaller issue within a larger one. |
| 91. | Subject | Something being discussed or studied. |
| 92. | Subject area | A field of study or interest. |
| 93. | Subtheme | A secondary theme supporting the main. |
| 94. | Summary | A brief statement of main points. |
| 95. | Survey | A broad review of a field. |
| 96. | Takeaway | The main lesson to remember. |
| 97. | Theme | A central idea or thread. |
| 98. | Thesis | A central claim to be argued. |
| 99. | Thread | A continuing line of discussion. |
| 100. | Title | A label indicating what follows. |
