| Distinction | Option A | Option B | | --- | --- | --- | | Analytical focus | What happens (plot recount) | How meaning is built (method analysis) | | Narrative discussion | Who speaks only | Why this viewpoint is chosen | | Symbol discussion | Object identified | Object interpreted as thematic carrier | | Structure discussion | Order described | Order linked to emotional/intellectual effect |
This comparison helps you choose commentary that earns interpretation marks rather than summary credit. In practice, rewrite each descriptive sentence by adding purpose and reader effect.