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Mahalagang Bokabularyo para sa GRE - Lahat Tungkol sa Panitikan

Dito matututunan mo ang ilang mga salitang Ingles tungkol sa panitikan, tulad ng "maikling nobela", "tula", "ilarawan", atbp. na kailangan para sa pagsusulit na GRE.

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novella
[Pangngalan]

a work of fiction with an intermediate length, which could be considered a short novel

maikling nobela, nobela

maikling nobela, nobela

Ex: The novella was praised for its concise storytelling and rich character development .Ang **maikling nobela** ay pinuri para sa maigsi nitong pagsasalaysay at mayamang pag-unlad ng karakter.
epic
[Pangngalan]

a long poem in narrative form giving an account of the extraordinary deeds and adventures of a nation's heroes or legends

epiko, tulang epiko

epiko, tulang epiko

Ex: The poet's latest work is an epic celebrating the founding of a legendary kingdom.Ang pinakabagong gawa ng makata ay isang **epiko** na nagdiriwang sa pagtatag ng isang maalamat na kaharian.
chronicle
[Pangngalan]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

kronika, talaan ng mga pangyayari

kronika, talaan ng mga pangyayari

Ex: The museum displayed a chronicle of the town ’s history in its latest exhibit .Ang museo ay nagtanghal ng isang **kronika** ng kasaysayan ng bayan sa pinakabagong eksibisyon nito.
ode
[Pangngalan]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

ode, tulang liriko

ode, tulang liriko

Ex: The ode was filled with elaborate metaphors and vivid imagery .Ang **ode** ay puno ng masalimuot na talinghaga at buhay na imahe.
parody
[Pangngalan]

a piece of writing, music, etc. that imitates the style of someone else in a humorous way

parodya, pang-uyam na panggagaya

parodya, pang-uyam na panggagaya

Ex: The theater troupe performed a parody of a well-known Shakespeare play , adding comedic twists and contemporary references to the dialogue .Ang theater troupe ay nagtanghal ng isang **parodya** ng isang kilalang dula ni Shakespeare, na nagdagdag ng mga komikong twist at kontemporaryong sanggunian sa diyalogo.
fable
[Pangngalan]

a short story on morality with animal characters

pabula, kuwentong may aral

pabula, kuwentong may aral

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.Ang « The Boy Who Cried Wolf » ay isang walang kamatayang **pabula** na nagbabala laban sa mga panganib ng kawalan ng katapatan at panlilinlang.
parable
[Pangngalan]

a brief symbolic story that is told to send a moral or religious message

talinghaga, parabula

talinghaga, parabula

Ex: The ancient parable of the tortoise and the hare teaches the importance of perseverance and humility over arrogance and haste.Ang sinaunang **parabula** ng pagong at kuneho ay nagtuturo ng kahalagahan ng pagtitiyaga at kababaang-loob kaysa sa kayabangan at pagmamadali.
haiku
[Pangngalan]

a Japanese poem with three unrhymed lines that have five, seven and five syllables each

haiku, tula haiku

haiku, tula haiku

Ex: She recited a haiku about the fleeting cherry blossoms .Siya ay bumigkas ng **haiku** tungkol sa pansamantalang mga bulaklak ng cherry.
epigram
[Pangngalan]

a short poem or phrase that expresses a single thought satirically, often ending in a clever or humorous way

epigram, matalinghagang salita

epigram, matalinghagang salita

Ex: The writer used an epigram to sum up his views on marriage with a humorous twist .Ginamit ng manunulat ang isang **epigram** upang ibuod ang kanyang mga pananaw sa pag-aasawa na may nakakatawang twist.
saga
[Pangngalan]

a long story of heroic actions and bravery in old Norse or Icelandic in the Middle Ages, or a modern narrative resembling such a narrative

saga, epiko

saga, epiko

Ex: The epic saga captivated readers with its tales of valor and conquest .Ang epikong **saga** ay bumihag sa mga mambabasa sa mga kuwento nito ng tapang at pananakop.
epigraph
[Pangngalan]

a short quotation or phrase that is written at the beginning of a book or any chapter of it, suggesting the theme

epigrap, panimulang sipi

epigrap, panimulang sipi

Ex: The epigraph provided a thought-provoking entry point into the text , inviting readers to contemplate its meaning and relevance before delving into the story .Ang **epigraph** ay nagbigay ng isang nakapag-iisip na punto ng pagpasok sa teksto, na inaanyayahan ang mga mambabasa na pag-isipan ang kahulugan at kaugnayan nito bago sumisid sa kwento.
limerick
[Pangngalan]

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

isang limerick, isang nakakatawang tula na may limang taludtod

isang limerick, isang nakakatawang tula na may limang taludtod

Ex: The book was filled with limericks that brought joy to readers of all ages .Ang libro ay puno ng mga **limerick** na nagdulot ng kasiyahan sa mga mambabasa ng lahat ng edad.
lyricism
[Pangngalan]

the creative and imaginative expression of powerful feelings in art, poetry, music, etc.

lirismo

lirismo

Ex: The lyricism of the poem painted vivid images and stirred the reader 's imagination .Ang **lirismo** ng tula ay nagpinta ng malinaw na mga imahen at ginising ang imahinasyon ng mambabasa.
prose
[Pangngalan]

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 .Ang kahusayan ng may-akda sa **prosa** ay nagbigay-buhay sa malinaw na imahe at emosyonal na pagkakasundo, na naglublob sa mga mambabasa sa mundo ng kanyang pagsasalaysay.
oeuvre
[Pangngalan]

the collection of artistic or literary works produced by a particular painter, author, etc.

akda

akda

Ex: As a scholar of literature , she dedicated her career to studying the oeuvre of Jane Austen , uncovering new insights into her timeless novels .Bilang isang iskolar ng panitikan, itinalaga niya ang kanyang karera sa pag-aaral ng **oeuvre** ni Jane Austen, na naglalabas ng mga bagong pananaw sa kanyang walang kamatayang mga nobela.
motif
[Pangngalan]

a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work

motibo, tema

motibo, tema

Ex: The motif of " nature versus civilization " serves as a central theme in the story , highlighting the tension between humanity 's primal instincts and societal norms .Ang **motif** ng "kalikasan laban sa sibilisasyon" ay nagsisilbing sentral na tema sa kwento, na nagha-highlight ng tensyon sa pagitan ng mga primal instincts ng sangkatauhan at mga societal norms.
characterization
[Pangngalan]

the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer

pagpapakilala ng tauhan, paglarawan ng tauhan

pagpapakilala ng tauhan, paglarawan ng tauhan

Ex: The characterization of the antagonist was particularly compelling , as the writer explored the motivations behind his actions and revealed the humanity beneath his villainous exterior .Ang **pagkakalarawan** ng kontrabida ay partikular na nakakahimok, dahil tinalakay ng manunulat ang mga motibasyon sa likod ng kanyang mga aksyon at ibinunyag ang pagkatao sa ilalim ng kanyang masamang panlabas na anyo.
antagonist
[Pangngalan]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista, kalaban

antagonista, kalaban

Ex: Throughout the story , the protagonist 's struggle against the antagonist served as a metaphor for larger themes of good versus evil and the resilience of the human spirit .Sa buong kwento, ang pakikibaka ng bida laban sa **kontrabida** ay nagsilbing metapora para sa mas malalaking tema ng kabutihan laban sa kasamaan at ang katatagan ng diwa ng tao.
protagonist
[Pangngalan]

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

pangunahing tauhan, protagonista

pangunahing tauhan, 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 .Ang paghahanap ng **pangunahing tauhan** para sa katubusan at kapatawaran ang bumubuo sa emosyonal na ubod ng salaysay, na tumutugon sa mga manonood sa isang malalim na antas ng tao.
to abridge
[Pandiwa]

to make a book, play, etc. short by omitting the details and including the main parts

paikliin

paikliin

Ex: For the anthology , they abridged the lengthy essay to highlight its main arguments .Para sa antolohiya, **pinaikli** nila ang mahabang sanaysay upang bigyang-diin ang pangunahing mga argumento nito.
to depict
[Pandiwa]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

ilarawan,  iginuhit

ilarawan, iginuhit

Ex: The artist has been depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .Ang artista ay **naglalarawan** ng iba't ibang tradisyong kultural sa buong taon.
addendum
[Pangngalan]

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

addendum, dagdag

addendum, dagdag

Ex: The manuscript ’s addendum contained supplementary information not covered in the main chapters .Ang **addendum** ng manuskrito ay naglalaman ng karagdagang impormasyon na hindi sakop sa mga pangunahing kabanata.
foreword
[Pangngalan]

a short introductory section at the beginning of a book, usually written by someone other than the author

paunang salita, prologo

paunang salita, prologo

Ex: The author was pleased with the thoughtful foreword provided by a fellow writer .Ang may-akda ay nasiyahan sa maingat na **paunang salita** na ibinigay ng isang kapwa manunulat.
afterword
[Pangngalan]

a part at the end of a book including some final words that may not be written by the author

pangwakas, huling salita

pangwakas, huling salita

Ex: She read the afterword to understand the editor ’s perspective on the story .Binasa niya ang **pangwakas na salita** upang maunawaan ang pananaw ng editor sa kwento.
stanza
[Pangngalan]

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

saknong, tudling

saknong, tudling

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

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

taludtod, saknong

taludtod, saknong

Ex: The poem 's first verse set the tone for the rest of the piece .Ang unang **taludtod** ng tula ang nagtakda ng tono para sa natitirang bahagi ng akda.
sonnet
[Pangngalan]

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

soneto, tula na may labing-apat na taludtod

soneto, tula na may labing-apat na taludtod

Ex: She wrote a sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .Sumulat siya ng isang **soneto** para sa kanyang klase sa panitikan, na sumusunod sa tradisyonal na 14-line na istraktura.
gripping
[pang-uri]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

nakakabighani, kapanapanabik

nakakabighani, kapanapanabik

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.Ang **nakakapukaw** na true-crime podcast ay lumalim sa mga detalye ng kaso, na nag-iwan sa mga tagapakinig na sabik sa bawat bagong episode.
concise
[pang-uri]

giving a lot of information briefly and clearly

maikli, malinaw at maigsi

maikli, malinaw at maigsi

Ex: The editor appreciated the author 's concise writing style .Pinahahalagahan ng editor ang **maikli ngunit malinaw** na istilo ng pagsulat ng may-akda.
canonical
[pang-uri]

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

kanonikal

kanonikal

Ex: The student 's thesis explored themes of identity and power in canonical literature , examining how these works have shaped cultural narratives over time .Tiningnan ng tesis ng mag-aaral ang mga tema ng pagkakakilanlan at kapangyarihan sa **canonical** na literatura, sinusuri kung paano hinubog ng mga gawaing ito ang mga kultural na naratibo sa paglipas ng panahon.
flowery
[pang-uri]

(of writing or speech) full of literary or complicated words and phrases

bulaklakin, masalimuot

bulaklakin, masalimuot

Ex: The editor suggested simplifying the flowery passages to enhance clarity.Iminungkahi ng editor na gawing simple ang mga **bulaklak** na talata upang mapahusay ang kalinawan.
mannered
[pang-uri]

behaving in an artificial way that is too formal, trying to impress others

artipisyal, pakitang-tao

artipisyal, pakitang-tao

Ex: The diplomat 's mannered politeness felt overly formal and insincere .Ang **nakakunwaring** pagiging polite ng diplomat ay tila masyadong pormal at hindi tapat.
raunchy
[pang-uri]

sexually explicit or morally obscene

malaswa, bastos

malaswa, bastos

Ex: The raunchy lyrics of the song sparked controversy among parents and critics.Ang **malaswa** na mga lyrics ng kanta ay nagdulot ng kontrobersya sa mga magulang at kritiko.
highbrow
[pang-uri]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intelektuwal, mataas ang pag-iisip

intelektuwal, mataas ang pag-iisip

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.Mas gusto niya ang mga talakayang **intelektwal** tungkol sa pilosopiya kaysa sa popular na media.
sequel
[Pangngalan]

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

karugtong

karugtong

Ex: The sequel exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .Ang **sequel** ay lumampas sa mga inaasahan, nagpapakilala ng mga bagong twist at paghahayag na nagpanatili sa mga manonood sa gilid ng kanilang mga upuan.
codex
[Pangngalan]

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

codex, sinaunang aklat na manuskrito

codex, sinaunang aklat na manuskrito

Ex: The monastery 's library houses a remarkable collection of codices, each one meticulously copied and illustrated by hand by dedicated scribes .Ang aklatan ng monasteryo ay naglalaman ng isang kahanga-hangang koleksyon ng **codex**, bawat isa ay maingat na kinopya at iginuhit ng kamay ng mga dedicadong scribe.
ghostwriter
[Pangngalan]

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

manggagawang ghostwriter, manunulat na multo

manggagawang ghostwriter, manunulat na multo

Ex: The ghostwriter's name remained confidential while the author 's name was on the cover .Ang pangalan ng **ghostwriter** ay nanatiling kumpidensyal habang ang pangalan ng may-akda ay nasa pabalat.
humorist
[Pangngalan]

someone who is known for writing or telling humorous stories or jokes about real people and events

humorista, komedyante

humorista, komedyante

Ex: Many consider her a brilliant humorist due to her insightful and funny take on cultural trends .Marami ang nag-aakala sa kanya bilang isang napakagaling na **humorist** dahil sa kanyang matalino at nakakatawang pagtingin sa mga trend sa kultura.
tragedian
[Pangngalan]

a playwright who writes tragedies

mandudula ng trahedya

mandudula ng trahedya

Ex: His reputation as a tragedian was solidified with the success of his latest dark drama .Ang kanyang reputasyon bilang isang **tragedian** ay napatibay sa tagumpay ng kanyang pinakabagong madilim na drama.
man of letters
[Pangngalan]

a male literary author or scholar

tao ng mga titik, iskolar

tao ng mga titik, iskolar

Ex: He aspired to be a man of letters, dedicating his life to literature and scholarship .Nagnanais siyang maging isang **manunulat**, itinalaga ang kanyang buhay sa panitikan at karunungan.
satirist
[Pangngalan]

a person who writes or uses satires in order to criticize or humor someone or something

satirista

satirista

Ex: The satirist's play received acclaim for its incisive take on political corruption .Ang dula ng **satirist** ay tumanggap ng papuri para sa matalas nitong pagtingin sa political corruption.
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