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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.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
free verse

a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm

ελεύθερο στίχο

ελεύθερο στίχο

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stanza

a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter

στροφή

στροφή

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sonnet

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

σονέττο

σονέττο

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prose

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

πεζογραφία

πεζογραφία

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ballad

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

μπαλάντα

μπαλάντα

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antimetabole

a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order

αντιμεταβολικό

αντιμεταβολικό

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personification

the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art

προσωποποίηση

προσωποποίηση

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allusion

a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

νύξη

νύξη

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allegorical

(of a story, play, image, etc.) using characters or events in a symbolic sense that represent a concept, quality, etc.

αλληγορικός

αλληγορικός

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pun

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

λογοπαίγνιο

λογοπαίγνιο

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metaphor

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

μεταφορά

μεταφορά

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simile

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

παρομοίωση (λογοτεχνία)

παρομοίωση (λογοτεχνία)

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irony

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ειρωνεία

ειρωνεία

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marginalia

marks and notes written in the margins of a book or document

marginalia

marginalia

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memoir

a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life

απομνημόνευμα

απομνημόνευμα

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autobiography

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

αυτοβιογραφία

αυτοβιογραφία

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graphic novel

a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format

graphic novel

graphic novel

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anthology

a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject

ανθολογία

ανθολογία

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manuscript

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

χειρόγραφο

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satirical

intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way

σατιρικός

σατιρικός

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excerpt

a short piece taken from a longer composition

απόσπασμα

απόσπασμα

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scroll

a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts

πάπυρος

πάπυρος

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interjection

(grammar) a phrase or word used suddenly to express a particular emotion

επιφώνημα

επιφώνημα

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tone

the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work

τόνος

τόνος

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canon

a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion

συλλογή έργων (θρησκεία)

συλλογή έργων (θρησκεία)

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protagonist

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

πρωταγωνιστής (κινηματογράφος)

πρωταγωνιστής (κινηματογράφος)

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heroine

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

ηρωίδα

ηρωίδα

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figurative language

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

εικονιστική γλώσσα

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melodramatic

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

υπερβολικά συναισθηματική ή υπερβολική

υπερβολικά συναισθηματική ή υπερβολική

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dime novel

a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story

μυθιστόρημα δεκάρας

μυθιστόρημα δεκάρας

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to fictionalize

to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details

μυθιστορηματοποιώ

μυθιστορηματοποιώ

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backstory

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

παρασκήνιο

παρασκήνιο

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ghostwriter

an author whose work is published under someone else's name

συγγραφέας φάντασμα

συγγραφέας φάντασμα

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glyph

a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface

γλύφος

γλύφος

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syntax

(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language

σύνταξη (γλωσσολογία)

σύνταξη (γλωσσολογία)

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dialect

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

διάλεκτος

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intonation

(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking

επιτονισμός (φωνητική)

επιτονισμός (φωνητική)

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acronym

an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word

ακρώνυμο

ακρώνυμο

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initialism

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

αρχικισμός

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etymology

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

ετυμολογία

ετυμολογία

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linguist

an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects

γλωσσολόγος

γλωσσολόγος

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mythology

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

μυθολογία

μυθολογία

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chimera

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

χίμαιρα

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basilisk

a legendary reptile, often depicted as having a deadly gaze or venomous breath

βασιλίσκος

βασιλίσκος

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burlesque

an absurd or comically exaggerated replication of a literary or dramatic work

παρωδία

παρωδία

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folklore

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

λαογραφία

λαογραφία

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custom

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

έθιμο

έθιμο

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lore

collective knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and stories passed down within a culture or community, typically through storytelling

λαϊκές παραδόσεις

λαϊκές παραδόσεις

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elegy

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

ελεγεία

ελεγεία

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heritage

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

κληρονομία

κληρονομία

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time-honored

(of traditions, practices, or customs) respected and followed for a long time because of their enduring value or significance

διαχρονικά

διαχρονικά

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subculture

a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture

υποκουλτούρα

υποκουλτούρα

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rebirth

a renewed period of growth, popularity, or significance, particularly in cultural, artistic, or economic contexts

αναγέννηση

αναγέννηση

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