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Il libro Solutions - Avanzato - Unità 2 - 2A - Parte 2

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 2 - 2A - Parte 2 nel libro di testo Solutions Advanced, come "favola", "avvincente", "macabro", ecc.

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Solutions - Advanced
literary genre
[sostantivo]

a category or type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or theme

genere letterario

genere letterario

Ex: Graphic novels are now considered literary genre in their own right .
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comic book
[sostantivo]

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

fumetto

fumetto

Ex: The library has a section just comic books and graphic novels .
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fable
[sostantivo]

a short story on morality with animal characters

favola

favola

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.
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fairy tale
[sostantivo]

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

fiaba

fiaba

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .
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fantasy
[sostantivo]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantasia

fantasia

Ex: He has a collection fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .
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folktale
[sostantivo]

a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

racconto popolare

racconto popolare

Ex: The children listened intently as their grandmother shared an old folk tale.
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graphic novel
[sostantivo]

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

romanzo grafico

romanzo grafico

Ex: She discovered graphic novel series that explores historical events .
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myth
[sostantivo]

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

mito

mito

Ex: The villagers passed myth down through generations .
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novel
[sostantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

romanzo

romanzo

Ex: The novel kept me up all night , I could n't put it down .
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chilling
[aggettivo]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

agghiacciante

agghiacciante

Ex: chilling warning from the fortune teller made her rethink her decisions .
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compelling
[aggettivo]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

convincente

Ex: compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .
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fast-moving
[aggettivo]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

in rapido movimento

in rapido movimento

Ex: The fast-moving car sped down the highway, weaving through traffic with remarkable agility.
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light-hearted
[aggettivo]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

spensierato

spensierato

Ex: light-hearted melody of the song brought smiles to the faces of everyone in the room .
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lightweight
[aggettivo]

lacking depth or substance, offering only surface-level engagement

superficiale, leggero

superficiale, leggero

Ex: The magazine articles lightweight, focusing more on style than content .
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macabre
[aggettivo]

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

macabro

macabro

Ex: The macabre setting of the old, abandoned asylum was perfect for the horror movie.
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nail-biting
[aggettivo]

causing intense nervousness or anxiety, often due to uncertainty or anticipation

mangiarsi le unghie

mangiarsi le unghie

Ex: nail-biting chase scene had the audience at the edge of their seats .
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poignant
[aggettivo]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

struggente

struggente

Ex: The movie ended with poignant scene that left the audience in tears .
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predictable
[aggettivo]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

prevedibile

prevedibile

Ex: The outcome of the experiment predictable, based on the known laws of physics .
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sensational
[aggettivo]

causing people to experience great interest, shock, curiosity, or excitement

sensazionale

sensazionale

Ex: sensational aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery , enticing customers inside .
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sentimental
[aggettivo]

easily affected by emotions

sentimentale

sentimentale

Ex: He tends to sentimental during holidays , reflecting on past celebrations and traditions with loved ones .
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shallow
[aggettivo]

lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

superficiale

superficiale

Ex: The book had an intriguing premise , but the characters shallow and undeveloped .
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slow-moving
[aggettivo]

progressing or acting at a slow pace or speed

movimento lento

movimento lento

Ex: The companyslow-moving approval process frustrated employees .
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tedious
[aggettivo]

using too many words, making it boring or tiresome to read or listen to

noioso, tedioso

noioso, tedioso

Ex: Listening to tedious explanations made the project seem more complicated than it was .
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causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

stimolante

stimolante

Ex: thought-provoking documentary shed light on pressing social issues and prompted viewers to reevaluate their perspectives .
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touching
[aggettivo]

bringing about strong emotions, often causing feelings of sympathy or warmth

toccante

toccante

Ex: The film ended with touching scene of forgiveness .
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convincing
[aggettivo]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convincente

convincente

Ex: convincing logic of her proposal won over the skeptical members of the committee .
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bookworm
[sostantivo]

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

topo di biblioteca

topo di biblioteca

Ex: bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .
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a difficult and challenging situation or task that requires significant effort to overcome or complete

pesante andando

pesante andando

Ex: The intricate puzzle proved to be heavy going, with its intricate design and numerous pieces requiring intense concentration and problem-solving skills.
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to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

mettersi

mettersi

Ex: The kids got into playing board games during their summer vacation.
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to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

non bisogna farsi ingannare dalle apparenze

non bisogna farsi ingannare dalle apparenze

Ex: Despite his unconventional appearance , dojudge a book by its cover; he is an incredibly talented musician .
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to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

rimuovere il significato sottostante

rimuovere il significato sottostante

Ex: In her cryptic text message , she asked if I was free tonight , but I read between the lines to figure out that she wanted to meet up .
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to summarize or condense a story or explanation, often leaving out details to focus on the main points

per non dire troppo

per non dire troppo

Ex: When asked what happened , cut a long story short to save time .
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page-turner
[sostantivo]

a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages

pagina-turner

pagina-turner

Ex: page-turner kept me awake all night , unable to stop reading .
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bedtime
[sostantivo]

the time when one goes to bed or the assigned time for sleeping

coricarsi

coricarsi

Ex: After a long day, she couldn’t wait for bedtime to get some rest.
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reading
[sostantivo]

the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

lettura

lettura

Ex: The teacher observed the students ' reading abilities during the reading session .
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humorous
[aggettivo]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

umoristico

umoristico

Ex: She wrote humorous article about her travel experiences .
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