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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: She spent hours researching the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia, fascinated by the details of the civilization. 
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chronicle
chronicle
[sostantivo]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

cronaca

cronaca

Ex: The historian wrote a detailed chronicle of the medieval period. 
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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 electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

dizionario

dizionario

Ex: A pocket-sized dictionary can be handy during travels to help communicate in different languages. 
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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: She used a thesaurus to find a more interesting word for her essay. 
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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: Each year, the company publishes a yearbook showcasing the company's accomplishments, milestones, and employee achievements. 
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quotation
quotation
[sostantivo]

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

citazione

citazione

Ex: The contractor provided a detailed quotation for the renovation project, outlining materials and labor costs. 
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autobiography
autobiography
[sostantivo]

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

autobiografia

autobiografia

Ex: He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world. 
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biography
biography
[sostantivo]

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

biografia

biografia

Ex: The biography of Nelson Mandela highlights his journey and achievements. 
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confession
confession
[sostantivo]

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

confessione

confessione

Ex: She made a confession about lying to her friend. 
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diary
diary
[sostantivo]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

diario

diario

Ex: She kept a diary throughout her travels, documenting her experiences and the people she met along the way. 
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log
log
[sostantivo]

a written record of events, observations, or activities during a voyage of a ship, airplane, or expedition

giornale di bordo, registro di navigazione

giornale di bordo, registro di navigazione

Ex: The captain wrote daily entries in the ship's log. 
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memoir
memoir
[sostantivo]

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

memoria, autobiografia

memoria, autobiografia

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epistle
epistle
[sostantivo]

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

epistola

epistola

Ex: Paul's epistle to the Romans is a foundational text in Christian theology. 
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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: I received a thank-you letter from the charity I donated to. 
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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: At the funeral, a close friend read aloud the heartfelt epitaph etched into the gravestone. 
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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 newspaper published a glowing book review of the new bestseller. 
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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: According to the review, the new novel is a must-read. 
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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 polemic against modern art sparked heated debate. 
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essay
essay
[sostantivo]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

saggio

saggio

Ex: She wrote an essay about climate change for her biology class. 
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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: Libraries often house monographs that delve deep into niche subjects, providing invaluable resources for researchers. 
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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 two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations. 
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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 editorial argued for more investment in public transportation. 
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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 activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause. 
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announcement
announcement
[sostantivo]

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

annuncio

annuncio

Ex: The couple made an announcement to their friends and family about their engagement. 
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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: The textbook for the biology course is quite comprehensive. 
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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]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

ricetta

ricetta

Ex: She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient. 
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cookbook
cookbook
[sostantivo]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

ricettario

ricettario

Ex: She referred to her grandmother's old cookbook for traditional family recipes passed down through generations. 
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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 picked up a self-help book to improve her time management skills. 
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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 "better late than never" encourages trying, even if delayed. 
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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: He subscribed to a travel journal to get tips for his upcoming vacation. 
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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 publisher released a miscellany of 19th-century romantic poetry. 
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statute
statute
[sostantivo]

an officially written and established law

statuto

statuto

Ex: The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. 
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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 novel follows the protagonist's coming-of-age journey from adolescence to adulthood, making it a classic example of bildungsroman literature. 
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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 historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning. 
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covenant
covenant
[sostantivo]

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

alleanza

alleanza

Ex: The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation. 
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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: The art professor provided a thorough critique of the student's painting, praising its composition while suggesting improvements to the color scheme. 
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misery literature
misery literature
[sostantivo]

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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