Humanidades ACT - Literatura y Cultura

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

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

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

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

a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

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

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

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

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

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

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

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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