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Humanidades ACT - Literatura y Cultura
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la literatura y la cultura, como "elegía", "satírica", "memorias", etc., que te ayudarán a superar tus ACT.
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Cuestionario
a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm
verso libre
a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter
estrofa
a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme
soneto
spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry
prosa
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
antimetábole
the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art
personificación
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
alusión
(of a story, play, image, etc.) using characters or events in a symbolic sense that represent a concept, quality, etc.
alegórico
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
calambur
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
metáfora
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
símil
a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect
ironía
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
memoria
the story of the life of a person, written by the same person
autobiografía
a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format
novela gráfica
a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject
antología
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
manuscrito
intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way
satírico
a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts
pergamino
(grammar) a phrase or word used suddenly to express a particular emotion
interjección
the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work
tono
a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion
catálogo
the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.
protagonista
the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities
protagonista
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
lenguaje figurado
exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way
melodramático
a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story
novelucha
to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details
novelar
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
trasfondo
an author whose work is published under someone else's name
negro
a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface
glifo
(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language
sintaxis
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
dialecto
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
entonación
an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word
acrónimo
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
sigla
the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings
etimología
an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects
lingüista
a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.
mitología
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
quimera
a legendary reptile, often depicted as having a deadly gaze or venomous breath
basilisco
an absurd or comically exaggerated replication of a literary or dramatic work
parodia
the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth
folklore
a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people
costumbre
collective knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and stories passed down within a culture or community, typically through storytelling
sabiduría
a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past
elegía
an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors
herencia
(of traditions, practices, or customs) respected and followed for a long time because of their enduring value or significance
de larga data
a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture
subcultura
a renewed period of growth, popularity, or significance, particularly in cultural, artistic, or economic contexts
renacimiento
