pattern – n. the regular and repeated way in which something happens or is done
phrase – n. a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence
formulaic – adj. produced according to a formula
assertion – n. a statement about something that is given in a strong and definite way
recommendation – n. a suggestion about what should be done
analyze the stinking thing to death – an idiomatic phrase that means to analyze something for a long time
follow the yellow brick road – an idiomatic phrase that means to follow a clear path
plagiarism – n. the act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person