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Literatur - Poesie-Genres

Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter zu Gedichtgenres wie "Sonett", "Ballade" und "Ode".

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aubade
[Nomen]

a musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning

Aubade

Aubade

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ballad
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a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

Ballade

Ballade

Ex: The ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music .Die eindringliche Melodie und die evokativen Texte der **Ballade** machten sie zu einem Favoriten unter Fans traditioneller Musik.
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a type of poem or acrostic in which each line, stanza, or word begins with the successive letters of the alphabet

Abecedarius, Abecedarius-Gedicht

Abecedarius, Abecedarius-Gedicht

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acrostic
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a poem or other piece of writing in which certain letters of each line, usually the initial letters, spell out a word or phrase

Akrostichon, Akrostichon-Gedicht

Akrostichon, Akrostichon-Gedicht

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a poem in which the words or letters are arranged on the page in a visual pattern or shape that reflects the meaning or theme of the poem

konkrete Poesie, visuelle Poesie

konkrete Poesie, visuelle Poesie

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didactic
[Adjektiv]

aiming to teach a moral lesson

didaktisch, pädagogisch

didaktisch, pädagogisch

Ex: While some enjoy didactic literature for its educational value , others prefer works that focus more on storytelling and character development .Während einige didaktische Literatur wegen ihres Bildungswerts schätzen, bevorzugen andere Werke, die sich mehr auf das Geschichtenerzählen und die Charakterentwicklung konzentrieren.
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dirge
[Nomen]

a slow song or hymn sung traditionally at a funeral, showing grief or lamentation

Trauergesang, Klagelied

Trauergesang, Klagelied

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a poem in the narrative or speech form, in which the speaker's character is revealed while describing a situation or a series of events

dramatischer Monolog, dramatisches Selbstgespräch

dramatischer Monolog, dramatisches Selbstgespräch

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eclogue
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a form of poetry that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically consisting of a short, pastoral poem or dialogue between two shepherds

Ekloge, Hirtengedicht

Ekloge, Hirtengedicht

Ex: The pastoral eclogue served as a literary escape from the complexities of urban society , offering readers a glimpse into an idealized world of harmony and tranquility .Die pastorale **Ekloge** diente als literarische Flucht vor den Komplexitäten der städtischen Gesellschaft und bot den Lesern einen Einblick in eine idealisierte Welt der Harmonie und Ruhe.
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ecopoetry
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a type of poetry that explores and celebrates the natural world, often expressing concerns about environmental degradation

Ökopoesie, ökologische Poesie

Ökopoesie, ökologische Poesie

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elegy
[Nomen]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

Elegie, Trauergesang

Elegie, Trauergesang

Ex: Through the elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .Durch die **Elegie** fand der Dichter Katharsis, indem er seine Trauer ausdrückte und das Andenken an den Verstorbenen ehrte.
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elliptical
[Adjektiv]

a style of writing that employs brevity, omission, or suggestion, often omitting words, phrases, or entire sections of a sentence

elliptisch, lakonisch

elliptisch, lakonisch

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epic
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a long poem in narrative form giving an account of the extraordinary deeds and adventures of a nation's heroes or legends

Epos, episches Gedicht

Epos, episches Gedicht

Ex: The poet's latest work is an epic celebrating the founding of a legendary kingdom.Das neueste Werk des Dichters ist ein **Epos**, das die Gründung eines legendären Königreichs feiert.
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epigram
[Nomen]

a short poem or phrase that expresses a single thought satirically, often ending in a clever or humorous way

Epigramm, spitzer Spruch

Epigramm, spitzer Spruch

Ex: The writer used an epigram to sum up his views on marriage with a humorous twist .Der Schriftsteller verwendete ein **Epigramm**, um seine Ansichten über die Ehe mit einer humorvollen Wendung zusammenzufassen.
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a type of poem that celebrates a wedding or marriage, typically composed in honor of the bride and groom

Epithalamium, Hochzeitsgedicht

Epithalamium, Hochzeitsgedicht

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epyllion
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a type of narrative poem that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically characterized by a brief and highly polished style, an episodic or fragmentary structure, and a focus on erotic or romantic themes

eine Art erzählendes Gedicht,  das in der antiken griechischen und römischen Literatur entstand

eine Art erzählendes Gedicht, das in der antiken griechischen und römischen Literatur entstand

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a type of narrative poem or song that is traditionally passed down through oral tradition and often tells a story of adventure, love, tragedy, or other dramatic events

Volksballade, traditionelles erzählendes Lied

Volksballade, traditionelles erzählendes Lied

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gnomic
[Adjektiv]

expressing general truths or aphorisms about life, often in a didactic or instructional tone, and frequently employing metaphors, paradoxes, and other literary devices to convey its meaning

gnomisch, lehrhaft

gnomisch, lehrhaft

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a type of poem that follows the structure and style of the odes written by the ancient Roman poet Horace, characterized by a relatively simple and informal tone, a personal and reflective voice, and a focus on themes of nature, love, and everyday life

horazische Ode, Ode im Stil des Horaz

horazische Ode, Ode im Stil des Horaz

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hymn
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a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

Hymne, Kirchenlied

Hymne, Kirchenlied

Ex: The choir performed a beautiful hymn during the Easter celebration .Der Chor führte während der Osterfeier ein schönes **Kirchenlied** auf.
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lament
[Nomen]

a song, musical piece, poem, etc. that expresses the feeling of sorrow and sadness after a loss or death

Klage, Klagelied

Klage, Klagelied

Ex: The novel included a lament from the protagonist that highlighted their deep sense of loss .Der Roman enthielt eine **Klage** des Protagonisten, die sein tiefes Gefühl des Verlustes hervorhob.
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limerick
[Nomen]

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

ein Limerick, ein humoristisches Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen

ein Limerick, ein humoristisches Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen

Ex: The book was filled with limericks that brought joy to readers of all ages .Das Buch war voller **Limericks**, die Lesern aller Altersgruppen Freude bereiteten.
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lyric
[Nomen]

a usually short form of poetry expressing personal feelings and thoughts

lyrisches Gedicht

lyrisches Gedicht

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madrigal
[Nomen]

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

Madrigal, Madrigallied

Madrigal, Madrigallied

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a type of poetry that employs the style and language of epic or heroic poetry to satirize or parody a trivial or mundane subject, often using irony, exaggeration, and other comedic devices to create a humorous effect

mock-heroisch, Scheinheldenhaft

mock-heroisch, Scheinheldenhaft

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a type of poetry that uses humorous and nonsensical language and ideas to create a playful and often absurd effect, frequently employing invented words, nonsense rhymes, and illogical or surreal imagery

Unsinnsgedicht, absurde Poesie

Unsinnsgedicht, absurde Poesie

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a type of poetry that is written to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as a wedding, a birthday, a holiday, or a political or social event

Gelegenheitsdichtung, Gelegenheitspoesie

Gelegenheitsdichtung, Gelegenheitspoesie

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a type of poetry that is intended to be entertaining and humorous, often focusing on everyday life, romantic relationships, social interactions, and other lighthearted themes

leichte Poesie, humorvolle Poesie

leichte Poesie, humorvolle Poesie

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ode
[Nomen]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

Ode, lyrisches Gedicht

Ode, lyrisches Gedicht

Ex: The ode was filled with elaborate metaphors and vivid imagery .Die **Ode** war voller ausgefeilter Metaphern und lebendiger Bilder.
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palinode
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a type of poem in which the poet retracts or recants a statement made in an earlier poem

Palinodie, dichterischer Widerruf

Palinodie, dichterischer Widerruf

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panegyric
[Nomen]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

Panegyrikus, Lobrede

Panegyrikus, Lobrede

Ex: At the funeral , a touching panegyric was read aloud , celebrating the deceased 's lifelong dedication to education .Bei der Beerdigung wurde eine bewegende **Lobrede** laut vorgelesen, die die lebenslange Hingabe des Verstorbenen an die Bildung feierte.
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pastoral
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a type of poem that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of country living

Pastorale, Idylle

Pastorale, Idylle

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a type of lyric poem characterized by a complex structure, elaborate metaphors, and a celebratory tone

pindarische Ode, Ode von Pindar

pindarische Ode, Ode von Pindar

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slam
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a poetry competition in which contestants recite their poems and the audience chooses the winner

Slam, Poesiewettbewerb

Slam, Poesiewettbewerb

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a type of poetry that omits or minimizes the use of verbs, relying instead on adjectives, nouns, and other descriptive language to create vivid and sensory imagery

verblose Poesie, averbale Poesie

verblose Poesie, averbale Poesie

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a poetic form consisting of seven sonnets, in which the last line of each sonnet is repeated as the first line of the next, and the final line of the seventh sonnet is the same as the first line of the first sonnet

Krone der Sonette, Zyklus der Sonette

Krone der Sonette, Zyklus der Sonette

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a type of poetry that is created by taking pre-existing, non-poetic texts, such as advertisements, newspaper articles, or even grocery lists, and transforming them into a poetic form

Fundpoesie, Objektgedicht

Fundpoesie, Objektgedicht

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haiku
[Nomen]

a Japanese poem with three unrhymed lines that have five, seven and five syllables each

Haiku, Haiku-Gedicht

Haiku, Haiku-Gedicht

Ex: She recited a haiku about the fleeting cherry blossoms .Sie rezitierte ein **Haiku** über die vergänglichen Kirschblüten.
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tanka
[Nomen]

a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines, with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7

Tanka, eine traditionelle Form der japanischen Dichtung

Tanka, eine traditionelle Form der japanischen Dichtung

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syllabic
[Adjektiv]

(of verse) using a specific number of syllables per line or stanza, rather than relying on a specific meter or rhyme scheme

silbisch, silbischer Vers

silbisch, silbischer Vers

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sonnet
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a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme

Sonett, Gedicht aus vierzehn Zeilen

Sonett, Gedicht aus vierzehn Zeilen

Ex: She wrote a sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .Sie schrieb ein **Sonett** für ihren Literaturkurs, das der traditionellen 14-zeiligen Struktur folgt.
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a type of sonnet consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

Shakespeare-Sonett, Shakespeares Sonett

Shakespeare-Sonett, Shakespeares Sonett

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a verse without rhyme, especially one with ten syllables and five stresses, known as an iambic pentameter

Blankvers, reimloser Vers

Blankvers, reimloser Vers

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clerihew
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a humorous form of poetry consisting of four lines

Clerihew, eine humoristische Gedichtform

Clerihew, eine humoristische Gedichtform

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