Ανθρωπιστικές Επιστήμες ACT - Λογοτεχνία και Πολιτισμός
Εδώ θα μάθετε μερικές αγγλικές λέξεις που σχετίζονται με τη λογοτεχνία και τον πολιτισμό, όπως "elegy", "satirical", "memoir" κ.λπ. που θα σας βοηθήσουν να κάνετε άσσο στα ACT σας.
Ανασκόπηση
Κάρτες
Ορθογραφία
Κουίζ
a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm
ελεύθερο στίχο
a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter
στροφή
a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme
σονέττο
spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry
πεζογραφία
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
αντιμεταβολικό
the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art
προσωποποίηση
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
νύξη
(of a story, play, image, etc.) using characters or events in a symbolic sense that represent a concept, quality, etc.
αλληγορικός
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
λογοπαίγνιο
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
μεταφορά
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
παρομοίωση (λογοτεχνία)
a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect
ειρωνεία
marks and notes written in the margins of a book or document
marginalia
a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life
απομνημόνευμα
the story of the life of a person, written by the same person
αυτοβιογραφία
a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format
graphic novel
a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject
ανθολογία
a handwritten or typed document that has not yet been published or printed, often used to refer to an author's draft of a book or other literary work
χειρόγραφο
intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way
σατιρικός
a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts
πάπυρος
(grammar) a phrase or word used suddenly to express a particular emotion
επιφώνημα
a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion
συλλογή έργων (θρησκεία)
the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.
πρωταγωνιστής (κινηματογράφος)
the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities
ηρωίδα
the use of words and expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid, imaginative image or effect in the reader's mind
εικονιστική γλώσσα
exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way
υπερβολικά συναισθηματική ή υπερβολική
a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story
μυθιστόρημα δεκάρας
to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details
μυθιστορηματοποιώ
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
παρασκήνιο
an author whose work is published under someone else's name
συγγραφέας φάντασμα
a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface
γλύφος
(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language
σύνταξη (γλωσσολογία)
the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar
διάλεκτος
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
επιτονισμός (φωνητική)
an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word
ακρώνυμο
a type of abbreviation where the first letter of each word in a phrase or name is used to form a pronounceable acronym-like string of letters
αρχικισμός
the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings
ετυμολογία
an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects
γλωσσολόγος
a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.
μυθολογία
a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail
χίμαιρα
a legendary reptile, often depicted as having a deadly gaze or venomous breath
βασιλίσκος
an absurd or comically exaggerated replication of a literary or dramatic work
παρωδία
the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth
λαογραφία
a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people
έθιμο
collective knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and stories passed down within a culture or community, typically through storytelling
λαϊκές παραδόσεις
a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past
ελεγεία
an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors
κληρονομία
(of traditions, practices, or customs) respected and followed for a long time because of their enduring value or significance
διαχρονικά
a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture
υποκουλτούρα