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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Literatura

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre literatura, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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synecdoche
synecdoche
[Sustantivo]

a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole or vice versa

sinécdoque

sinécdoque

Ex: "The White House" is often used as synecdoche to refer to the entire United States government, emphasizing the executive branch's authority and power. 

« La Casa Blanca » se utiliza a menudo como sinécdoque para referirse a todo el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, enfatizando la autoridad y el poder del poder ejecutivo.

antagonist
antagonist
[Sustantivo]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista

antagonista

Ex: The antagonist's motivations were complex, driven by a deep-seated desire for power and revenge against the protagonist. 

Las motivaciones del antagonista eran complejas, impulsadas por un deseo arraigado de poder y venganza contra el protagonista.

protagonist
protagonist
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist's internal conflict drives the narrative forward as they grapple with difficult choices and confront their own flaws and insecurities. 

El conflicto interno del protagonista impulsa la narrativa hacia adelante mientras lidia con decisiones difíciles y enfrenta sus propios defectos e inseguridades.

frame story
frame story
[Sustantivo]

a literary technique in which an introductory narrative serves as a frame for another story or a series of shorter stories

narración enmarcada, relato-marco

narración enmarcada, relato-marco

Ex: The frame story introduces a secondary narrator who serves as a conduit for the main narrative, offering insights and commentary on the events that transpire. 

La historia marco presenta un narrador secundario que sirve como conducto para la narrativa principal, ofreciendo perspectivas y comentarios sobre los eventos que ocurren.

conceit
conceit
[Sustantivo]

an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature

concepto

concepto

Ex: She wrote a conceit comparing the mind to a labyrinth. 

Ella escribió un conceit comparando la mente con un laberinto.

hyperbole
hyperbole
[Sustantivo]

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

hipérbole

hipérbole

Ex: The comedian's routine was full of hyperbole, exaggerating everyday situations to absurd proportions for comedic effect. 

La rutina del comediante estaba llena de hipérbole, exagerando situaciones cotidianas a proporciones absurdas para un efecto cómico.

epigraph
epigraph
[Sustantivo]

a quotation or phrase placed at the beginning of a book, chapter, or other written work, often to suggest a theme or context

epígrafe

epígrafe

Ex: The chapter's epigraph hinted at the conflict to come. 

La epígrafe del capítulo insinuaba el conflicto que se avecinaba.

miscellanea
miscellanea
[Sustantivo]

a collection of various items, such as literary pieces, poems, letters, etc., gathered from different sources

miscelánea

miscelánea

Ex: The museum's collection boasted an eclectic array of miscellanea, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich tapestry of human history and culture. 

La colección del museo presumía de un conjunto ecléctico de misceláneas, ofreciendo a los visitantes un vistazo al rico tapiz de la historia y la cultura humana.

whodunit
whodunit
[Sustantivo]

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

novela policíaca

novela policíaca

Ex: The film is an engaging whodunit, following the detective's meticulous investigation to uncover the identity of the elusive murderer. 

La película es un whodunit atractivo, siguiendo la meticulosa investigación del detective para descubrir la identidad del escurridizo asesino.

codex
codex
[Sustantivo]

an ancient book, written by hand, especially of scriptures, classics, etc.

códice

códice

Ex: The codex was carefully preserved in a climate-controlled vault to prevent further deterioration of its delicate parchment pages. 

El codex fue cuidadosamente preservado en una bóveda con control climático para prevenir un mayor deterioro de sus delicadas páginas de pergamino.

parable
parable
[Sustantivo]

a short, simple story that teaches a moral lesson

parábola

parábola

Ex: The parable illustrates how greed can lead to ruin. 

La parábola ilustra cómo la codicia puede llevar a la ruina.

zeugma
zeugma
[Sustantivo]

the use of a word with two senses each of which apply to a different word in a sentence, as a figure of speech

zeugma

zeugma

Ex: The poet's favorite rhetorical device was zeugma, allowing him to play with the meanings of words in surprising ways. 

El dispositivo retórico favorito del poeta era el zeugma, permitiéndole jugar con los significados de las palabras de maneras sorprendentes.

allegory
allegory
[Sustantivo]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

alegoría

alegoría

Ex: The sculpture of blindfolded Justice is an allegory. 

La escultura de la Justicia con los ojos vendados es una alegoría.

allusion
allusion
[Sustantivo]

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

alusión, referencia

alusión, referencia

Ex: In his speech, he made an allusion to the Trojan War, drawing a parallel between their struggle and that of ancient heroes. 

En su discurso, hizo una alusión a la Guerra de Troya, estableciendo un paralelismo entre su lucha y la de los héroes antiguos.

abridgment
abridgment
[Sustantivo]

a concise version of a lengthy play, novel, etc.

resumen

resumen

Ex: The play's abridgment allowed it to fit within a single evening's performance without losing its core message. 

El resumen de la obra permitió que encajara en una sola noche de actuación sin perder su mensaje central.

foil
foil
[Sustantivo]

a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter

contrapunto, contraste

contrapunto, contraste

Ex: The loyal friend is a foil to the hero's arrogance. 

El amigo leal es un contrapunto a la arrogancia del héroe.

oxymoron
oxymoron
[Sustantivo]

a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or contrasting terms to create a unique expression

oxímoron

oxímoron

Ex: The term "jumbo shrimp" is a classic example of an oxymoron, combining contradictory ideas of size and smallness. 

El término "gamba gigante" es un ejemplo clásico de un oxímoron, que combina ideas contradictorias de tamaño y pequeñez.

foreshadowing
foreshadowing
[Sustantivo]

the act of giving a clue of the future events to the audience in advance while narrating a story

presagio, presentimiento

presagio, presentimiento

Ex: The dark storm clouds gathering on the horizon were a clear foreshadowing of the impending danger. 

Las oscuras nubes de tormenta que se acumulaban en el horizonte eran un claro presagio del peligro inminente.

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.

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.

elegy
elegy
[Sustantivo]

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

elegía

elegía

Ex: In literature, an elegy is a poetic form that expresses sorrow and lamentation, often commemorating the dead or reflecting on the transient nature of life. 

En la literatura, una elegía es una forma poética que expresa tristeza y lamentación, a menudo conmemorando a los muertos o reflexionando sobre la naturaleza transitoria de la vida.

cacophony
cacophony
[Sustantivo]

a literary device that uses a mixture of unpleasant, inharmonious, and harsh sounds to show disorder or chaos

cacofonía

cacofonía

Ex: The poet used cacophony to evoke the chaos and confusion of war, with words clashing against each other like opposing armies on the battlefield. 

El poeta usó la cacofonía para evocar el caos y la confusión de la guerra, con palabras chocando entre sí como ejércitos opuestos en el campo de batalla.

motif
motif
[Sustantivo]

a subject, image, idea, or phrase that recurs in a literary work

tema, motivo

tema, motivo

Ex: Critics have examined the motif of lost innocence throughout the novel. 
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.

eclogue
eclogue
[Sustantivo]

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

égloga, poema pastoral

égloga, poema pastoral

Ex: The poet's latest collection included several eclogues inspired by the beauty of the countryside and the simplicity of rural life. 

La última colección del poeta incluía varias églogas inspiradas en la belleza del campo y la simplicidad de la vida rural.

royalty
royalty
[Sustantivo]

a payment made to the author or creator of a work for each copy of the work that is sold

regalía

regalía

Ex: Actors may negotiate royalty agreements for their performances in films or television shows, allowing them to earn additional income based on the success of the production. 

Los actores pueden negociar acuerdos de regalías por sus actuaciones en películas o programas de televisión, lo que les permite obtener ingresos adicionales según el éxito de la producción.

non sequitur
non sequitur
[Sustantivo]

a remark or response that bears no logical or relevant connection to what was said before

non sequitur

non sequitur

Ex: In surrealist dialogue, non sequiturs are often used deliberately. 

En el diálogo surrealista, los non sequiturs se utilizan a menudo deliberadamente.

canonical
canonical
[Adjetivo]

(of an author or literary work) accepted as highly acclaimed authors or pieces of literature, which are collectively referred to as the literary canon

canónico

canónico

Ex: Critics debated whether the new author's groundbreaking novel would eventually be recognized as part of the literary canon and achieve canonical status. 

Los críticos debatieron si la innovadora novela del nuevo autor eventualmente sería reconocida como parte del canon literario y alcanzaría un estatus canónico.

epistolary
epistolary
[Adjetivo]

(literature) relating to a form of work that uses letters or written documents as the primary mode of communication among fictional characters

epistolar

epistolar

Ex: Samuel Richardson's pioneering 18th century novel "Pamela" made epistolary literature highly influential. 

La novela pionera del siglo XVIII de Samuel Richardson "Pamela" hizo que la literatura epistolar fuera muy influyente.

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