Aklat Total English - Advanced - Yunit 3 - Sanggunian

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

salaysay

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

biyografikal

a short literary composition that resembles a short story

sketsa

made or intended to be like the original or real version of something

peke

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mitolohiya

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

kwento na mahirap paniwalaan

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

kuwentong bayan

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

alamat

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anekdota

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

punch line

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

biro

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

puting kasinungalingan

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

tsismis

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

tsismis

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

palawakin

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

panlilinlang

having a tendency or inclination toward something

nakahilig

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

pagsasaayos

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

mababasa

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

nakakahook

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

masakit

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

kapana-panabik

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

salin ng libro

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

isahang dimensyonal

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

pinaka-bestseller

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

masigasig

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

ilalarawan

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

taga-isang isip

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

sapat sa sarili

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

makapal ang balat

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

masayahin

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

malayo

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

naka-focus sa karera

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

mahinahon

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

naligaw ng isip

a comic movie or play that depicts unlikely or silly situations by the use of buffoonery

farsa

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

larong salita

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

kartoon

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

itim na katatawanan

unusual in a way that resembles a dream more than reality

sursreal

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

ironi

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

pagsasaayos

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

sátira

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

dead end

unfriendly, cold, or distant in one's demeanor or interactions with others

malamig

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

tanggap

feeling unwell or slightly ill

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

maalon

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

linya ng apoy

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

lumaban

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

mainit

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind