Anecdote
a sort, simple narrative of an incident, often used for humorous effect or to make a point
Argumentation
writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or an idea by presenting “reasoned arguments”
Allegory
extended narrative of an incident in prose or verse in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract qualities and in which the writer intends a second meaning to be read beneath the surface of the story
Annotation
explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give bibliographic data