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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
[Sustantivo]

a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm

verso libre

verso libre

stanza
[Sustantivo]

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

estrofa

estrofa

Ex: The stanza's rhyme scheme was ABAB , giving the poem a rhythmic flow .
sonnet
[Sustantivo]

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

soneto

soneto

Ex: She wrote a sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .Ella escribió un **soneto** para su clase de literatura, siguiendo la estructura tradicional de 14 líneas.
prose
[Sustantivo]

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

prosa

prosa

Ex: The author 's mastery of prose evoked vivid imagery and emotional resonance , immersing readers in the world of her storytelling .El dominio de la **prosa** por parte del autor evocó imágenes vívidas y resonancia emocional, sumergiendo a los lectores en el mundo de su narrativa.
ballad
[Sustantivo]

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

balada

balada

Ex: The ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music .La melodía inquietante y las letras evocadoras de la **balada** la convirtieron en una favorita entre los fanáticos de la música tradicional.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

personificación

personificación

Ex: She used personification to depict the flowers as dancing in the breeze .Ella usó la **personificación** para representar las flores bailando en la brisa.
allusion
[Sustantivo]

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

alusión, referencia

alusión, referencia

Ex: The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .La **alusión** del poeta a Ícaro sirvió como una advertencia sobre los peligros de la ambición desmedida y la arrogancia.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

calambur

calambur

Ex: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .El **juego de palabras** en el anuncio fue tan gracioso que se volvió viral en las redes sociales.
metaphor
[Sustantivo]

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

metáfora

metáfora

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Su discurso estuvo lleno de **metáforas** poderosas que conmovieron a la audiencia.
simile
[Sustantivo]

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

símil

símil

Ex: The poet 's use of a simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .El uso que hace el poeta de un **símil** que compara las estrellas con diamantes en el cielo añade un toque de belleza y brillo al paisaje nocturno.
irony
[Sustantivo]

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

ironía

ironía

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .A través de **la ironía**, señaló los defectos en su lógica sin insultarlos directamente.
marginalia
[Sustantivo]

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

marginalia, notas al margen

marginalia, notas al margen

memoir
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria, autobiografía

memoria, autobiografía

autobiography
[Sustantivo]

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

autobiografía

autobiografía

Ex: The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .La **autobiografía** proporcionó una perspectiva única sobre el movimiento de derechos civiles.
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: She discovered a graphic novel series that explores historical events .Ella descubrió una serie de **novelas gráficas** que explora eventos históricos.
anthology
[Sustantivo]

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

antología

antología

Ex: Students studied an anthology of plays by Shakespeare for their literature class .Los estudiantes estudiaron una **antología** de obras de Shakespeare para su clase de literatura.
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
[Adjetivo]

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

satírico, irónico

satírico, irónico

Ex: The film used satirical elements to challenge social norms .La película utilizó elementos **satíricos** para desafiar las normas sociales.
excerpt
[Sustantivo]

a short piece taken from a longer composition

extracto, fragmento

extracto, fragmento

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
[Sustantivo]

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

interjección, exclamación

interjección, exclamación

Ex: During the debate , the speaker highlighted the importance of interjection in conveying emotions in speech .Durante el debate, el orador destacó la importancia de la **interjección** para transmitir emociones en el discurso.
tone
[Sustantivo]

the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work

tono

tono

canon
[Sustantivo]

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

catálogo

catálogo

Ex: " The Great Gatsby " by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often included in the canon of American literature ."The Great Gatsby" de F. Scott Fitzgerald a menudo se incluye en el **canon** de la literatura estadounidense.
protagonist
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .La búsqueda de redención y perdón del **protagonista** forma el núcleo emocional de la narrativa, resonando con la audiencia a un nivel profundamente humano.
heroine
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .La historia trata sobre una **heroína** que lucha contra el mal con sus poderes mágicos.

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
[Adjetivo]

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

melodramático, exagerado

melodramático, exagerado

Ex: The teenager 's diary entries were filled with melodramatic accounts of daily challenges and triumphs .Las entradas del diario del adolescente estaban llenas de relatos **melodramáticos** de los desafíos y triunfos diarios.
dime novel
[Sustantivo]

a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story

novelucha, novela barata

novelucha, novela barata

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

novelar, dramatizar

novelar, dramatizar

Ex: Authors often fictionalize distant memories to explore deeper emotional truths in their writing .Los autores a menudo **ficcionalizan** recuerdos distantes para explorar verdades emocionales más profundas en su escritura.
backstory
[Sustantivo]

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

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.La trama inmersiva del videojuego incluía misiones opcionales que permitían a los jugadores descubrir aspectos ocultos del **trasfondo** del protagonista.
ghostwriter
[Sustantivo]

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

negro

negro

Ex: The ghostwriter's name remained confidential while the author 's name was on the cover .El nombre del **negro literario** se mantuvo confidencial mientras que el nombre del autor estaba en la portada.
glyph
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface

glifo, símbolo decorativo

glifo, símbolo decorativo

syntax
[Sustantivo]

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

sintaxis

sintaxis

Ex: Syntax analysis helps in identifying how sentence elements like nouns , verbs , and adjectives interact within a given linguistic framework .
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: Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
intonation
[Sustantivo]

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

entonación

entonación

Ex: Intonation is an important aspect of spoken language that helps listeners interpret the speaker 's attitude , mood , and intention , contributing to effective communication .**La entonación** es un aspecto importante del lenguaje hablado que ayuda a los oyentes a interpretar la actitud, el estado de ánimo y la intención del hablante, contribuyendo a una comunicación efectiva.
acronym
[Sustantivo]

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

acrónimo, sigla

acrónimo, sigla

Ex: The company name was created as an acronym from its founders ' initials .El nombre de la empresa se creó como un **acrónimo** a partir de las iniciales de sus fundadores.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

etimología

etimología

Ex: The etymology of " amplify " reveals its roots in Latin " amplus , " meaning large or spacious .La **etimología** de "amplificar" revela sus raíces en el latín "amplus", que significa grande o espacioso.
linguist
[Sustantivo]

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

lingüista

lingüista

Ex: Linguists contribute to language preservation efforts , documenting and revitalizing endangered languages .Los **lingüistas** contribuyen a los esfuerzos de preservación del lenguaje, documentando y revitalizando lenguas en peligro.
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, which reflects their history , values , and worldview .Muchas culturas alrededor del mundo tienen su propia **mitología**, que refleja su historia, valores y visión del mundo.
chimera
[Sustantivo]

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

quimera

basilisk
[Sustantivo]

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

basilisco, reptil legendario

basilisco, reptil legendario

Ex: The ancient texts warned of the basilisk's power , advising caution to those who dared to confront it .Los textos antiguos advertían del poder del **basilisco**, aconsejando precaución a quienes se atrevían a enfrentarlo.
burlesque
[Sustantivo]

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

parodia

parodia

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 can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .El **folclore** también puede evolucionar con el tiempo, adaptándose a los cambios en la sociedad e incorporando nuevas influencias mientras conserva su carácter y significado esenciales.
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 having afternoon tea is still popular in some parts of the UK .La **costumbre** de tomar el té de la tarde todavía es popular en algunas partes del Reino Unido.
lore
[Sustantivo]

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

saber, tradición

saber, tradición

Ex: Exploring the lore of ancient civilizations helps archaeologists understand their societal structures and religious practices .Explorar el **folclore** de las civilizaciones antiguas ayuda a los arqueólogos a comprender sus estructuras sociales y prácticas religiosas.
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: Through the elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .A través de la **elegía**, el poeta encontró catarsis al expresar su dolor y honrar la memoria del fallecido.
heritage
[Sustantivo]

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

herencia

herencia

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations .Aprendió recetas tradicionales de su abuela, preservando **su herencia** culinaria para las generaciones futuras.
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 library is a repository of time-honored literature that has shaped generations of readers .La biblioteca es un repositorio de literatura **consagrada** que ha moldeado generaciones de lectores.
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: The punk subculture emerged in the 1970s as a rebellion against mainstream culture, with its distinctive music, fashion, and anti-establishment attitudes still prevalent among its followers today.La **subcultura** punk surgió en la década de 1970 como una rebelión contra la cultura dominante, con su música, moda y actitudes anti-establishment distintivas que aún prevalecen entre sus seguidores hoy en día.
rebirth
[Sustantivo]

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

renacimiento, resurgimiento

renacimiento, resurgimiento

Ex: The economic rebirth of the neighborhood came with new businesses and community initiatives .El **renacimiento** económico del barrio llegó con nuevos negocios e iniciativas comunitarias.
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