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Humanidades ACT - Literatura y Cultura

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la literatura y la cultura, como "elegía", "satírico", "memoria", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
free verse
free verse
[Sustantivo]

a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm

verso libre

verso libre

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.

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.

prose
prose
[Sustantivo]

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

prosa

prosa

Ex: The professor's lectures were known for their eloquent prose, captivating students with their rich language and depth of insight. 

Las conferencias del profesor eran conocidas por su prosa elocuente, cautivando a los estudiantes con su lenguaje rico y profundidad de insight.

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.

antimetabole
antimetabole
[Sustantivo]

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

antimetábole, quiasmo

antimetábole, quiasmo

personification
personification
[Sustantivo]

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

personificación

personificación

Ex: The author used personification to describe the trees whispering in the forest. 

El autor utilizó la personificación para describir los árboles susurrando en el bosque.

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.

allegorical
allegorical
[Adjetivo]

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

alegórico

alegórico

pun
pun
[Sustantivo]

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

calambur

calambur

Ex: "I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough," is a classic pun. 

« Solía ser panadero, pero no ganaba suficiente masa », es un juego de palabras clásico.

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.

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.

marginalia
marginalia
[Sustantivo]

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

marginalia, notas al margen

marginalia, notas al margen

memoir
memoir
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria, autobiografía

memoria, autobiografía

autobiography
autobiography
[Sustantivo]

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

autobiografía

autobiografía

Ex: She decided to write an autobiography after retiring to reflect on her experiences. 

Decidió escribir una autobiografía después de jubilarse para reflexionar sobre sus experiencias.

graphic novel
graphic novel
[Sustantivo]

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

novela gráfica

novela gráfica

Ex: He introduced me to a graphic novel that blends science fiction and fantasy. 

Me presentó una novela gráfica que combina ciencia ficción y fantasía.

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.

manuscript
manuscript
[Sustantivo]

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, borrador

manuscrito, borrador

satirical
satirical
[Adjetivo]

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

satírico, irónico

satírico, irónico

Ex: He wrote a satirical article about government policies. 

Escribió un artículo satírico sobre las políticas del gobierno.

excerpt
excerpt
[Sustantivo]

a short piece taken from a longer composition

extracto, fragmento

extracto, fragmento

scroll
scroll
[Sustantivo]

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

pergamino, rollo

pergamino, rollo

interjection
interjection
[Sustantivo]

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

interjección, exclamación

interjección, exclamación

Ex: The linguist discussed the various functions of interjection in language. 

El lingüista discutió las diversas funciones de la interjección en el lenguaje.

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.

canon
canon
[Sustantivo]

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

catálogo

catálogo

Ex: Bach's compositions are celebrated as part of the classical music canon. 

Las composiciones de Bach son celebradas como parte del canon de la música clásica.

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.

heroine
heroine
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The heroine of the book is a young girl with special abilities. 

La heroína del libro es una joven con habilidades especiales.

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

lenguaje figurado, lenguaje imaginativo

lenguaje figurado, lenguaje imaginativo

melodramatic
melodramatic
[Adjetivo]

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

melodramático, exagerado

melodramático, exagerado

Ex: His apologies seemed melodramatic, as if he were trying to gain sympathy rather than express genuine remorse. 

Sus disculpas parecían melodramáticas, como si estuviera tratando de ganar simpatía en lugar de expresar un remordimiento genuino.

dime novel
dime novel
[Sustantivo]

a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story

novelucha, novela barata

novelucha, novela barata

to fictionalize

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

novelar, dramatizar

novelar, dramatizar

Ex: Writers often fictionalize real-life scandals to protect the identities of those involved. 

Los escritores a menudo ficcionalizan escándalos de la vida real para proteger las identidades de los involucrados.

backstory
backstory
[Sustantivo]

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

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: Understanding the villain's backstory added depth to the narrative, revealing the motivations behind their sinister deeds. 
ghostwriter
ghostwriter
[Sustantivo]

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

negro

negro

Ex: The ghostwriter received credit in the acknowledgments section of the book. 

El negro literario recibió crédito en la sección de agradecimientos del libro.

glyph
glyph
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface

glifo, símbolo decorativo

glifo, símbolo decorativo

syntax
syntax
[Sustantivo]

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

sintaxis

sintaxis

Ex: Linguists study syntax to uncover the underlying principles that dictate how different languages form sentences. 

Los lingüistas estudian la sintaxis para descubrir los principios subyacentes que dictan cómo las diferentes lenguas forman oraciones.

dialect
dialect
[Sustantivo]

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

dialecto

Ex: Social dialects, such as sociolects and ethnolects, can be influenced by factors such as social class, ethnicity, or education level. 

Los dialectos sociales, como los sociolectos y los etnolectos, pueden estar influenciados por factores como la clase social, la etnia o el nivel educativo.

intonation
intonation
[Sustantivo]

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

entonación

entonación

Ex: In some languages, intonation can change the meaning of a word or phrase, as in Mandarin Chinese, where different intonation patterns distinguish between words with the same phonetic sounds. 

En algunos idiomas, la entonación puede cambiar el significado de una palabra o frase, como en el chino mandarín, donde diferentes patrones de entonación distinguen entre palabras con los mismos sonidos fonéticos.

acronym
acronym
[Sustantivo]

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

acrónimo, sigla

acrónimo, sigla

Ex: The military often uses acronyms for complex terms. 

Los militares a menudo usan acrónimos para términos complejos.

initialism
initialism
[Sustantivo]

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, acrónimo

sigla, acrónimo

etymology
etymology
[Sustantivo]

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

etimología

etimología

Ex: The dictionary includes information on the etymology of words to provide linguistic context. 

El diccionario incluye información sobre la etimología de las palabras para proporcionar contexto lingüístico.

linguist
linguist
[Sustantivo]

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

lingüista

lingüista

Ex: Linguists often collaborate to document and analyze dialectal variations within a language. 

Los lingüistas a menudo colaboran para documentar y analizar las variaciones dialectales dentro de un idioma.

mythology
mythology
[Sustantivo]

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

mitología

mitología

Ex: Many cultures around the world have their own mythology, explaining natural phenomena and the origins of their societies. 

Muchas culturas alrededor del mundo tienen su propia mitología, explicando fenómenos naturales y los orígenes de sus sociedades.

basilisk
basilisk
[Sustantivo]

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

basilisco, reptil legendario

basilisco, reptil legendario

Ex: Heroes in tales of old often ventured into dangerous lands to slay the dreaded basilisk. 

Los héroes en los cuentos de antaño a menudo se aventuraban en tierras peligrosas para matar al temido basilisco.

burlesque
burlesque
[Sustantivo]

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

parodia

parodia

folklore
folklore
[Sustantivo]

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

folklore

folklore

Ex: Folklore often reflects the cultural heritage and shared experiences of a community, shaping its collective memory and sense of belonging. 

El folclore a menudo refleja el patrimonio cultural y las experiencias compartidas de una comunidad, moldeando su memoria colectiva y sentido de pertenencia.

custom
custom
[Sustantivo]

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

costumbre

costumbre

Ex: The custom of celebrating New Year's Eve with fireworks is widespread. 

La costumbre de celebrar la Nochevieja con fuegos artificiales está muy extendida.

lore
lore
[Sustantivo]

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

saber, tradición

saber, tradición

Ex: Local lore tells of a hidden treasure buried somewhere in the mountains. 

La tradición local habla de un tesoro escondido enterrado en algún lugar de las montañas.

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.

heritage
heritage
[Sustantivo]

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

herencia

herencia

Ex: Understanding one's heritage can provide a deeper sense of identity and belonging. 

Entender el patrimonio de uno puede proporcionar un sentido más profundo de identidad y pertenencia.

time-honored
time-honored
[Adjetivo]

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

venerable, tradicional

venerable, tradicional

Ex: The university's commencement ceremony is a time-honored tradition that graduates look forward to. 

La ceremonia de graduación de la universidad es una tradición consagrada por el tiempo que los graduados esperan con ansias.

subculture
subculture
[Sustantivo]

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

subcultura, cultura alternativa

subcultura, cultura alternativa

Ex: Members of the skateboarding subculture often gather at skate parks to practice tricks and bond over their shared passion for the sport. 

Los miembros de la subcultura del skateboarding a menudo se reúnen en los skateparks para practicar trucos y unirse por su pasión compartida por el deporte.

rebirth
rebirth
[Sustantivo]

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

renacimiento, resurgimiento

renacimiento, resurgimiento

Ex: The film industry saw a rebirth of interest in classic movies after the release of a digitally remastered collection. 

La industria cinematográfica experimentó un renacimiento del interés por las películas clásicas tras el lanzamiento de una colección remasterizada digitalmente.

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