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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Literatura

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la Literatura que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
metaphor
metaphor
[Sustantivo]

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

metáfora

metáfora

Ex: His writing style relies heavily on vivid metaphors and imagery. 

Su estilo de escritura se basa en gran medida en metáforas vívidas e imágenes.

simile
simile
[Sustantivo]

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

símil

símil

Ex: Through the simile "as brave as a lion," the writer characterizes the hero's courage and valor in the face of danger. 

A través del símil "tan valiente como un león", el escritor caracteriza el coraje y el valor del héroe frente al peligro.

imagery
imagery
[Sustantivo]

the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images

imaginería, imagen

imaginería, imagen

irony
irony
[Sustantivo]

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

ironía

ironía

Ex: His speech was filled with irony, making fun of the company’s so-called "success." 

Su discurso estuvo lleno de ironía, burlándose del llamado «éxito» de la empresa.

anthology
anthology
[Sustantivo]

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

antología

antología

Ex: The anthology of poetry featured works from diverse cultures and time periods. 

La antología de poesía presentaba obras de diversas culturas y períodos de tiempo.

footnote
footnote
[Sustantivo]

an extra piece of information that is placed at the bottom of a printed page

nota a pie de página

nota a pie de página

Ex: He used footnotes sparingly in his novel, opting instead for a more immersive narrative style. 
edition
edition
[Sustantivo]

the specific form or version that a book, magazine, or similar publication is in

edición

edición

Ex: This edition of the textbook has been updated with new information and revised chapters to reflect the latest research findings. 

Esta edición del libro de texto ha sido actualizada con nueva información y capítulos revisados para reflejar los últimos hallazgos de la investigación.

publisher
publisher
[Sustantivo]

a person or firm that manages the preparation and public distribution of printed material such as books, newspapers, etc.

editor

editor

Ex: He started his career as a writer before becoming a successful publisher. 

Comenzó su carrera como escritor antes de convertirse en un editor exitoso.

reader
reader
[Sustantivo]

a textbook or workbook designed to teach and develop reading skills

lector, libro de lectura

lector, libro de lectura

Ex: The literacy volunteer organization donated readers to underprivileged communities to promote literacy. 

La organización de voluntarios de alfabetización donó libros de lectura a comunidades desfavorecidas para promover la alfabetización.

volume
volume
[Sustantivo]

a single publication that is part of a set of similar works

volumen, tomo

volumen, tomo

Ex: The library stores each volume separately. 

La biblioteca almacena cada volumen por separado.

chick lit
chick lit
[Sustantivo]

a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

chick lit

chick lit

Ex: Chick lit often features strong, independent female protagonists. 

La literatura para mujeres a menudo presenta protagonistas femeninas fuertes e independientes.

cyberpunk
cyberpunk
[Sustantivo]

a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology

ciberpunk

ciberpunk

science fiction
science fiction
[Sustantivo]

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

ciencia ficción

ciencia ficción

Ex: She is writing a science fiction story about time travel. 

Ella está escribiendo una historia de ciencia ficción sobre viajes en el tiempo.

theme
theme
[Sustantivo]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

tema

tema

author
author
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

autor, escritor

autor, escritor

Ex: The aspiring author diligently worked on their manuscript, hoping to one day see their book in print. 

El autor aspirante trabajó diligentemente en su manuscrito, con la esperanza de ver su libro impreso algún día.

narrative thread
narrative thread
[Sustantivo]

a plotline or a story element that runs throughout a larger narrative, connecting different events and characters together, often with a unifying theme or motif

hilo narrativo, trama narrativa

hilo narrativo, trama narrativa

bildungsroman
bildungsroman
[Sustantivo]

a novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood

novela de formación, novela de aprendizaje

novela de formación, novela de aprendizaje

Ex: The bildungsroman typically focuses on the protagonist's personal growth and self-discovery as they navigate the challenges of youth and maturity. 

El bildungsroman generalmente se centra en el crecimiento personal y el autodescubrimiento del protagonista mientras navega por los desafíos de la juventud y la madurez.

coming-of-age [story|tale|narrative]

a genre of literature, film, and other forms of media that focuses on the growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood

Ex: In his latest film, the director beautifully captures the essence of a young boy's coming-of-age narrative, set against a backdrop of war and resilience. 
metafiction
metafiction
[Sustantivo]

a literary genre that uses self-reflexive techniques to draw attention to its status as a work of fiction, blurring the lines between reality and fiction

metaliteratura, metaficción

metaliteratura, metaficción

Ex: The playwright's use of metafiction allowed the characters to break the fourth wall, addressing the audience directly and commenting on the events unfolding onstage. 

El uso de la metaficción por parte del dramaturgo permitió que los personajes rompieran la cuarta pared, dirigiéndose directamente al público y comentando los eventos que ocurrían en el escenario.

picaresque novel
picaresque novel
[Sustantivo]

a genre of prose fiction that depicts the adventures of a roguish hero or heroine, typically one of low social status, who lives by their wits in a corrupt society

novela picaresca, novela de pícaros

novela picaresca, novela de pícaros

blank verse
blank verse
[Sustantivo]

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

verso libre

verso libre

ode
ode
[Sustantivo]

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

oda

oda

Ex: The classical musician performed a musical rendition of the famous ode. 

El músico clásico interpretó una versión musical de la famosa oda.

sonnet
sonnet
[Sustantivo]

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

soneto

soneto

Ex: The poet recited a classic sonnet by Shakespeare during the literary evening. 

El poeta recitó un soneto clásico de Shakespeare durante la velada literaria.

haiku
haiku
[Sustantivo]

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

haiku

haiku

Ex: Students learned to compose a haiku during their literature class. 

Los estudiantes aprendieron a componer un haiku durante su clase de literatura.

epic
epic
[Sustantivo]

a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event

película épica, epopeya

película épica, epopeya

Ex: She was captivated by the epic's vivid descriptions of battles and conquests, feeling as though she were part of the action. 
ballad
ballad
[Sustantivo]

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

balada

balada

Ex: The folk singer-songwriter wrote a new ballad about the struggles of ordinary people in modern society. 

El cantautor folk escribió una nueva balada sobre las luchas de la gente común en la sociedad moderna.

stanza
stanza
[Sustantivo]

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

estrofa

estrofa

Ex: She analyzed the stanza to understand its symbolic meaning. 

Ella analizó la estrofa para comprender su significado simbólico.

motif
motif
[Sustantivo]

a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work

tema, motivo

tema, motivo

Ex: Through the motif of the "fall from grace," the author explores the consequences of hubris and the fragility of human ambition. 

A través del motivo de la "caída de la gracia", el autor explora las consecuencias de la hibris y la fragilidad de la ambición humana.

tone
tone
[Sustantivo]

the quality or character of speech, writing, or behavior that reflects the speaker's or writer's attitude

tono

tono

Ex: The article's tone suggested skepticism. 

El tono del artículo sugería escepticismo.

mood
mood
[Sustantivo]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

ambiente, atmósfera

ambiente, atmósfera

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