B1 Level Wordlist - Literature

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

may-akda

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

pinaka-benta

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

talambuhay

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

a type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.

piksiyon

a type of literature about real people, or events, etc.

hindi kathang-isip

the part of a book or speech that provides a brief explanation of what it is about

panimula

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

metapora

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

misteryo

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

mitolohiya

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

salaysay

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

tulang

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

tulang

a sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats

salin

to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.

magsalita

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

suriin

the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

kapaligiran

a complete story that is not long and can be read in a short time

maikling kwento

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

kwento

someone who creates and shares stories

magsasalaysay

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

kuwento

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

pamagat

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

taludtod

(plural) written works particularly those belonging to an author or covering a specific topic

mga isinulat

(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural

gotiko

related to literature, especially in terms of its style, structure, or content

literari

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

makatawid

relating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents

kabataan

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

dula