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Letteratura - Generi di non-fiction

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative ai generi di non fiction come "manifesto", "editoriale" e "memoria".

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reference work
reference work
[sostantivo]

a type of book that is designed to be consulted for information on a particular subject, and typically provides an overview or comprehensive treatment of the topic

opera di riferimento, manuale di riferimento

opera di riferimento, manuale di riferimento

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almanac
almanac
[sostantivo]

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

almanacco, annuario

almanacco, annuario

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encyclopedia
encyclopedia
[sostantivo]

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

enciclopedia, dizionario enciclopedico

enciclopedia, dizionario enciclopedico

Ex: In the library, the encyclopedia was kept on a special shelf, easily accessible for students working on their projects. 

Nella biblioteca, l'enciclopedia era conservata su uno scaffale speciale, facilmente accessibile per gli studenti che lavoravano ai loro progetti.

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chronicle
chronicle
[sostantivo]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

cronaca

cronaca

Ex: The museum displayed a chronicle of the town’s history in its latest exhibit. 

Il museo ha esposto una cronaca della storia della città nella sua ultima mostra.

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consumer report
consumer report
[sostantivo]

a non-profit organization that provides unbiased and independent reviews and ratings of various consumer products, including cars, appliances, electronics, and more

rapporto del consumatore, studio di consumo

rapporto del consumatore, studio di consumo

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dictionary
dictionary
[sostantivo]

a book or digital resource that lists words and explains their meanings or gives their equivalents in another language

dizionario

dizionario

Ex: The dictionary gives several meanings for this word. 
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thesaurus
thesaurus
[sostantivo]

a reference book or online tool that provides synonyms and antonyms for words and phrases, often organized by meaning or usage

tesauro, dizionario dei sinonimi

tesauro, dizionario dei sinonimi

Ex: With an online thesaurus, it's easier than ever to find the perfect word for any sentence. 

Con un tesauro online, è più facile che mai trovare la parola perfetta per qualsiasi frase.

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business directory
business directory
[sostantivo]

a printed or online listing of businesses within a specific industry, location, or category, providing information about each business's name, address, phone number, website, and other relevant details

elenco aziende, directory aziendale

elenco aziende, directory aziendale

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telephone directory

a listing of telephone subscribers in a geographical area or subscribers to services provided by the organization that publishes the directory

elenco telefonico, rubrica telefonica

elenco telefonico, rubrica telefonica

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handbook
handbook
[sostantivo]

a concise reference book providing information and instructions on a particular subject or topic

manuale, guida

manuale, guida

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yearbook
yearbook
[sostantivo]

a book produced annually that highlights events, activities, and people from a specific period within a year

annuario, libro dell'anno

annuario, libro dell'anno

Ex: The neighborhood association releases a yearbook highlighting community events, volunteer efforts, and initiatives aimed at improving the neighborhood. 

L'associazione di quartiere pubblica un annuario che mette in evidenza gli eventi della comunità, gli sforzi dei volontari e le iniziative volte a migliorare il quartiere.

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quotation
quotation
[sostantivo]

a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work

citazione

citazione

Ex: Before signing the contract, they reviewed the quotation to ensure it aligned with their budget and expectations. 
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autobiography
autobiography
[sostantivo]

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

autobiografia

autobiografia

Ex: The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement. 

L'autobiografia ha fornito una prospettiva unica sul movimento per i diritti civili.

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biography
biography
[sostantivo]

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

biografia

biografia

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president's life and legacy. 

La biografia ha fornito uno sguardo approfondito sulla vita e l'eredità del presidente.

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confession
confession
[sostantivo]

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

confessione

confessione

Ex: In a rare confession, he admitted to being afraid of heights. 

In una rara confessione, ha ammesso di avere paura delle altezze.

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diary
diary
[sostantivo]

a book or journal in which a person regularly records experiences, events, thoughts, or feelings

diario

diario

Ex: I started keeping a diary to record the important events in my life. 
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log
log
[sostantivo]

an official written record of events, conditions, or activities during a voyage, flight, or expedition

giornale di bordo,  diario di bordo

giornale di bordo, diario di bordo

Ex: She kept a detailed log throughout the research voyage. 
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memoir
memoir
[sostantivo]

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

memoria,  autobiografia

memoria, autobiografia

Ex: I finished reading a moving memoir about family and migration. 
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epistle
epistle
[sostantivo]

any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles

epistola

epistola

Ex: In his epistle to Titus, Paul gives guidance on church leadership. 

Nella sua epistola a Tito, Paolo fornisce indicazioni sulla leadership della chiesa.

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letter
letter
[sostantivo]

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

lettera

lettera

Ex: My grandmother prefers to communicate through handwritten letters. 
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epitaph
epitaph
[sostantivo]

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

epitaffio, iscrizione funeraria

epitaffio, iscrizione funeraria

Ex: Generations later, visitors could still make out parts of the worn epitaph carved into the aging marble. 

Generazioni dopo, i visitatori potevano ancora distinguere parti del consumato epitaffio inciso nel marmo che invecchiava.

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literary criticism
literary criticism
[sostantivo]

the evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of literature, with a focus on its form, content, and historical and cultural contexts

critica letteraria, analisi letteraria

critica letteraria, analisi letteraria

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book report
book report
[sostantivo]

a summary and analysis of a book, typically written by a student as a school assignment

relazione sul libro, recensione del libro

relazione sul libro, recensione del libro

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book review
book review
[sostantivo]

a critical assessment of a book's content, style, and overall quality, aimed at informing readers and providing constructive feedback

recensione di libro, critica di libro

recensione di libro, critica di libro

Ex: The blog specializes in book reviews of indie authors. 

Il blog si specializza in recensioni di libri di autori indipendenti.

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review
review
[sostantivo]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

revisione

revisione

Ex: The movie got mixed reviews from critics. 
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apologia
apologia
[sostantivo]

a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions

apologia

apologia

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polemic
polemic
[sostantivo]

a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

polemica

polemica

Ex: His speech became a polemic about social inequality. 

Il suo discorso è diventato una polemica sulla disuguaglianza sociale.

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essay
essay
[sostantivo]

a short piece of writing that discusses, analyzes, or presents ideas about a particular subject

Ex: She is working on an essay about childhood memories. 
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history book
history book
[sostantivo]

a written account of past events, people, and their impacts on society, culture, and the world

libro di storia, manuale di storia

libro di storia, manuale di storia

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academic text
academic text
[sostantivo]

a piece of writing that is based on research, and intended to contribute to the academic conversation on a particular topic or field

testo accademico, scritto accademico

testo accademico, scritto accademico

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scholarly paper
scholarly paper
[sostantivo]

a written work that presents original research, analysis, or review of a particular topic, and is typically published in an academic or scientific journal

articolo accademico, pubblicazione scientifica

articolo accademico, pubblicazione scientifica

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scientific paper
scientific paper
[sostantivo]

a written report that describes original research or findings on a particular scientific topic and is published in a scientific journal or conference proceedings

articolo scientifico, pubblicazione scientifica

articolo scientifico, pubblicazione scientifica

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monograph
monograph
[sostantivo]

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

monografia

monografia

Ex: The monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the artist's oeuvre, accompanied by detailed analyses of key works. 

La monografia fornisce una panoramica completa dell'opera dell'artista, accompagnata da analisi dettagliate delle opere chiave.

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scientific journal
scientific journal
[sostantivo]

a periodical publication that contains peer-reviewed articles reporting the results of original research or review articles summarizing the current state of research on a particular topic in science or medicine

rivista scientifica, giornale scientifico

rivista scientifica, giornale scientifico

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treaty
treaty
[sostantivo]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

trattato

trattato

Ex: The extradition treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice. 
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edited volume
edited volume
[sostantivo]

a book consisting of a collection of chapters or articles written by different authors, and compiled and edited by one or more editors

volume editato, opera collettiva

volume editato, opera collettiva

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conference proceedings

a collection of academic papers, presentations, and discussions that are published following an academic conference or symposium

atti di conferenza, procedimenti di conferenza

atti di conferenza, procedimenti di conferenza

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news story
news story
[sostantivo]

a factual account or report of an event, issue, or situation that is of interest to the public, and is published or broadcast by a news organization in various media formats such as newspapers, TV, radio, or online platforms

notizia, reportage

notizia, reportage

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editorial
editorial
[sostantivo]

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

editoriale

editoriale

Ex: The latest editorial highlighted the need for healthcare reform. 
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opinion piece
opinion piece
[sostantivo]

a written article or essay expressing the personal opinions or viewpoints of the author on a particular topic, often published in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication

articolo d'opinione, editoriale

articolo d'opinione, editoriale

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manifesto
manifesto
[sostantivo]

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifesto

manifesto

Ex: The student union published a manifesto to advocate for better educational resources. 

L'unione studentesca ha pubblicato un manifesto per sostenere migliori risorse educative.

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announcement
announcement
[sostantivo]

a public or official statement giving information about something

annuncio

annuncio

Ex: The sudden announcement surprised everyone at the meeting. 
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textbook
textbook
[sostantivo]

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

libro di testo

libro di testo

Ex: Textbooks can be expensive, but they are essential for studying. 

I libri di testo possono essere costosi, ma sono essenziali per studiare.

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study guide
study guide
[sostantivo]

a material that is used by students to help them understand a particular topic or subject

guida di studio, manuale di studio

guida di studio, manuale di studio

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field guide
field guide
[sostantivo]

a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife, plants, rocks, or other natural objects encountered in the field

guida da campo, manuale di identificazione

guida da campo, manuale di identificazione

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travelog
travelog
[sostantivo]

a narrative or documentary that chronicles the experiences of a traveler, often including descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the cultures experienced

diario di viaggio

diario di viaggio

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recipe
recipe
[sostantivo]

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including the ingredients needed

ricetta

ricetta

Ex: Sarah wrote down the recipe so she could make the dish again. 
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cookbook
cookbook
[sostantivo]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

ricettario

ricettario

Ex: She bookmarked her favorite recipes in the cookbook for easy reference while meal planning. 

Ha segnato le sue ricette preferite nel libro di cucina per un facile riferimento durante la pianificazione dei pasti.

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user guide
user guide
[sostantivo]

a document that provides instructions, information, and guidance on how to use a particular product or service

guida dell'utente, manuale d'uso

guida dell'utente, manuale d'uso

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self-help book
self-help book
[sostantivo]

a type of book that provides guidance, advice, and instructions on a variety of personal and professional topics, with the aim of improving oneself and one's life

libro di autoaiuto, manuale di crescita personale

libro di autoaiuto, manuale di crescita personale

Ex: She recommended a self-help book on overcoming procrastination. 

Ha raccomandato un libro di autoaiuto su come superare la procrastinazione.

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science book
science book
[sostantivo]

a written work about a scientific topic or related topics, often written for a general audience or for students

libro di scienza, opera scientifica

libro di scienza, opera scientifica

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oration
oration
[sostantivo]

a formal speech delivered with eloquence and skill, usually given on a special occasion or to honor a specific person or event

discorso, orazione

discorso, orazione

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saying
saying
[sostantivo]

a short, commonly known expression that conveys a general truth, advice, or observation

detto

detto

Ex: The saying "when it rains, it pours" reflects how problems often come all at once. 

Il detto « piove sempre sul bagnato » riflette come i problemi spesso arrivano tutti insieme.

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academic publishing

the process of producing and distributing academic works such as research papers, articles, books, and other forms of scholarship in various fields of study

pubblicazione accademica

pubblicazione accademica

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creative non-fiction

a genre of writing that uses literary techniques and narrative elements to present true events and experiences in a compelling and engaging way

narrativa creativa, saggistica narrativa

narrativa creativa, saggistica narrativa

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design document
design document
[sostantivo]

a detailed document that describes how a software product will be built, including the system architecture, user interface design, data design, and any other components needed for the successful implementation of the software

documento di progettazione, documento di design

documento di progettazione, documento di design

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journal
journal
[sostantivo]

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

bollettino, rivista

bollettino, rivista

Ex: She found a fascinating article in a health journal about new fitness trends. 
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natural history
natural history
[sostantivo]

the scientific study of organisms and their environment, including their behavior, anatomy, physiology, distribution, and ecology, among other things

storia naturale, scienze naturali

storia naturale, scienze naturali

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popular science
popular science
[sostantivo]

a genre of science writing that is aimed at a general audience and seeks to explain scientific concepts and discoveries in an accessible and engaging way

scienza popolare, divulgazione scientifica

scienza popolare, divulgazione scientifica

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miscellany
miscellany
[sostantivo]

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

miscellanea, antologia

miscellanea, antologia

Ex: The miscellany offered readers a taste of diverse literary styles. 

La miscellanea offriva ai lettori un assaggio di diversi stili letterari.

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statute
statute
[sostantivo]

a written law formally enacted by a legislative body

statuto

statuto

Ex: The statute took effect at the beginning of the year. 
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bildungsroman
bildungsroman
[sostantivo]

a novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood

romanzo di formazione, romanzo di apprendimento

romanzo di formazione, romanzo di apprendimento

Ex: The bildungsroman genre has produced some of literature's most beloved works, capturing the universal struggles and triumphs of growing up. 

Il genere bildungsroman ha prodotto alcune delle opere più amate della letteratura, catturando le lotte e i trionfi universali della crescita.

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commentary
commentary
[sostantivo]

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

commento

commento

Ex: The teacher’s commentary on the essay provided valuable feedback for improvement. 
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covenant
covenant
[sostantivo]

a formal promise or agreement, especially one involving regular payments

alleanza

alleanza

Ex: The property is subject to a covenant restricting future development. 
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critique
critique
[sostantivo]

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

critica

critica

Ex: Experts in environmental science conducted a comprehensive critique of the research findings, questioning the methodology and conclusions. 

Gli esperti in scienze ambientali hanno condotto una critica completa dei risultati della ricerca, mettendo in discussione la metodologia e le conclusioni.

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misery literature
misery literature
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a genre of literature that deals with depressing and tragic events or situations, often exploring themes of suffering, pain, and despair

letteratura della miseria, letteratura tragica

letteratura della miseria, letteratura tragica

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festschrift
festschrift
[sostantivo]

a book or other publication containing articles, essays, or studies contributed by a number of authors to honor a distinguished scholar or public figure

un volume commemorativo, una pubblicazione omaggio

un volume commemorativo, una pubblicazione omaggio

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