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Letteratura - Generi di poesia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative ai generi poetici come "sonetto", "ballata" e "ode".

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aubade
[sostantivo]

a musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning

aubade

aubade

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ballad
[sostantivo]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

ballata

ballata

Ex: The ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music .La melodia suggestiva e i testi evocativi della **ballata** l'hanno resa una preferita tra i fan della musica tradizionale.
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abecedarian
[sostantivo]

a type of poem or acrostic in which each line, stanza, or word begins with the successive letters of the alphabet

abecedario, poema abecedario

abecedario, poema abecedario

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acrostic
[sostantivo]

a poem or other piece of writing in which certain letters of each line, usually the initial letters, spell out a word or phrase

acrostico

acrostico

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concrete poetry
[sostantivo]

a poem in which the words or letters are arranged on the page in a visual pattern or shape that reflects the meaning or theme of the poem

poesia concreta, poesia visiva

poesia concreta, poesia visiva

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didactic
[aggettivo]

aiming to teach a moral lesson

didattico

didattico

Ex: While some enjoy didactic literature for its educational value , others prefer works that focus more on storytelling and character development .Mentre alcuni apprezzano la letteratura **didattica** per il suo valore educativo, altri preferiscono opere che si concentrano maggiormente sulla narrazione e sullo sviluppo dei personaggi.
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dirge
[sostantivo]

a slow song or hymn sung traditionally at a funeral, showing grief or lamentation

canto funebre

canto funebre

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dramatic monologue
[sostantivo]

a poem in the narrative or speech form, in which the speaker's character is revealed while describing a situation or a series of events

monologo drammatico

monologo drammatico

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eclogue
[sostantivo]

a form of poetry that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically consisting of a short, pastoral poem or dialogue between two shepherds

egloga, poema pastorale

egloga, poema pastorale

Ex: The pastoral eclogue served as a literary escape from the complexities of urban society , offering readers a glimpse into an idealized world of harmony and tranquility .L'**egloga** pastorale servì come fuga letteraria dalle complessità della società urbana, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo su un mondo idealizzato di armonia e tranquillità.
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ecopoetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that explores and celebrates the natural world, often expressing concerns about environmental degradation

ecopoesia, poesia ecologica

ecopoesia, poesia ecologica

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elegy
[sostantivo]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

elegia

elegia

Ex: Through the elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .Attraverso l'**elegia**, il poeta ha trovato catarsi nell'esprimere il suo dolore e nell'onorare la memoria del defunto.
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elliptical
[aggettivo]

a style of writing that employs brevity, omission, or suggestion, often omitting words, phrases, or entire sections of a sentence

ellittico

ellittico

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epic
[sostantivo]

a long poem in narrative form giving an account of the extraordinary deeds and adventures of a nation's heroes or legends

epico

epico

Ex: The poet's latest work is an epic celebrating the founding of a legendary kingdom.L'ultima opera del poeta è un'**epopea** che celebra la fondazione di un regno leggendario.
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epigram
[sostantivo]

a short poem or phrase that expresses a single thought satirically, often ending in a clever or humorous way

epigramma

epigramma

Ex: The writer used an epigram to sum up his views on marriage with a humorous twist .Lo scrittore ha usato un **epigramma** per riassumere le sue vedute sul matrimonio con un tocco umoristico.
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epithalamium
[sostantivo]

a type of poem that celebrates a wedding or marriage, typically composed in honor of the bride and groom

epitalamio, poema nuziale

epitalamio, poema nuziale

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epyllion
[sostantivo]

a type of narrative poem that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically characterized by a brief and highly polished style, an episodic or fragmentary structure, and a focus on erotic or romantic themes

un tipo di poema narrativo originario della letteratura greca e romana antica,  tipicamente caratterizzato da uno stile breve e molto raffinato

un tipo di poema narrativo originario della letteratura greca e romana antica, tipicamente caratterizzato da uno stile breve e molto raffinato

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folk ballad
[sostantivo]

a type of narrative poem or song that is traditionally passed down through oral tradition and often tells a story of adventure, love, tragedy, or other dramatic events

ballata folkloristica, canzone narrativa tradizionale

ballata folkloristica, canzone narrativa tradizionale

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gnomic
[aggettivo]

expressing general truths or aphorisms about life, often in a didactic or instructional tone, and frequently employing metaphors, paradoxes, and other literary devices to convey its meaning

gnomico, sentenzioso

gnomico, sentenzioso

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Horatian ode
[sostantivo]

a type of poem that follows the structure and style of the odes written by the ancient Roman poet Horace, characterized by a relatively simple and informal tone, a personal and reflective voice, and a focus on themes of nature, love, and everyday life

ode oraziana, ode nello stile di Orazio

ode oraziana, ode nello stile di Orazio

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hymn
[sostantivo]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

inno

inno

Ex: The choir performed a beautiful hymn during the Easter celebration .Il coro ha eseguito un bellissimo **inno** durante la celebrazione pasquale.
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lament
[sostantivo]

a song, musical piece, poem, etc. that expresses the feeling of sorrow and sadness after a loss or death

lamento

lamento

Ex: The novel included a lament from the protagonist that highlighted their deep sense of loss .Il romanzo includeva un **lamento** del protagonista che evidenziava il suo profondo senso di perdita.
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limerick
[sostantivo]

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

quintilla joculare

quintilla joculare

Ex: The book was filled with limericks that brought joy to readers of all ages .Il libro era pieno di **limericks** che portavano gioia ai lettori di tutte le età.
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lyric
[sostantivo]

a usually short form of poetry expressing personal feelings and thoughts

lirico

lirico

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madrigal
[sostantivo]

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal

madrigal

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mock-heroic
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that employs the style and language of epic or heroic poetry to satirize or parody a trivial or mundane subject, often using irony, exaggeration, and other comedic devices to create a humorous effect

eroicomico, mock-eroico

eroicomico, mock-eroico

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nonsense verse
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that uses humorous and nonsensical language and ideas to create a playful and often absurd effect, frequently employing invented words, nonsense rhymes, and illogical or surreal imagery

verso nonsenso, poesia assurda

verso nonsenso, poesia assurda

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occasional poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that is written to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as a wedding, a birthday, a holiday, or a political or social event

poesia occasionale, poesia di circostanza

poesia occasionale, poesia di circostanza

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light poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that is intended to be entertaining and humorous, often focusing on everyday life, romantic relationships, social interactions, and other lighthearted themes

poesia leggera, poesia umoristica

poesia leggera, poesia umoristica

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ode
[sostantivo]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

ode

ode

Ex: The ode was filled with elaborate metaphors and vivid imagery .L'**ode** era piena di metafore elaborate e immagini vivide.
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palinode
[sostantivo]

a type of poem in which the poet retracts or recants a statement made in an earlier poem

palinodia, ritrattazione poetica

palinodia, ritrattazione poetica

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panegyric
[sostantivo]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panegirico, elogio

panegirico, elogio

Ex: At the funeral , a touching panegyric was read aloud , celebrating the deceased 's lifelong dedication to education .Al funerale, è stato letto ad alta voce un **panegirico** commovente, che celebrava la dedizione del defunto all'educazione per tutta la vita.
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pastoral
[sostantivo]

a type of poem that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of country living

pastorale, idillio

pastorale, idillio

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Pindaric ode
[sostantivo]

a type of lyric poem characterized by a complex structure, elaborate metaphors, and a celebratory tone

ode pindarica, ode di Pindaro

ode pindarica, ode di Pindaro

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slam
[sostantivo]

a poetry competition in which contestants recite their poems and the audience chooses the winner

Slam

Slam

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verbless poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that omits or minimizes the use of verbs, relying instead on adjectives, nouns, and other descriptive language to create vivid and sensory imagery

poesia senza verbi, poesia averbale

poesia senza verbi, poesia averbale

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crown of sonnets
[sostantivo]

a poetic form consisting of seven sonnets, in which the last line of each sonnet is repeated as the first line of the next, and the final line of the seventh sonnet is the same as the first line of the first sonnet

corona di sonetti, ciclo di sonetti

corona di sonetti, ciclo di sonetti

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found poetry
[sostantivo]

a type of poetry that is created by taking pre-existing, non-poetic texts, such as advertisements, newspaper articles, or even grocery lists, and transforming them into a poetic form

poesia trovata, poesia oggettuale

poesia trovata, poesia oggettuale

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haiku
[sostantivo]

a Japanese poem with three unrhymed lines that have five, seven and five syllables each

Haiku

Haiku

Ex: She recited a haiku about the fleeting cherry blossoms .Ha recitato un **haiku** sui fugaci fiori di ciliegio.
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tanka
[sostantivo]

a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines, with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7

tanka, forma tradizionale di poesia giapponese composta da cinque righe

tanka, forma tradizionale di poesia giapponese composta da cinque righe

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syllabic
[aggettivo]

(of verse) using a specific number of syllables per line or stanza, rather than relying on a specific meter or rhyme scheme

sillabico, verso sillabico

sillabico, verso sillabico

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sonnet
[sostantivo]

a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme

sonetto

sonetto

Ex: She wrote a sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .Ha scritto un **sonetto** per la sua classe di letteratura, seguendo la tradizionale struttura di 14 righe.
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a type of sonnet consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

sonetto shakespeariano, sonetto di Shakespeare

sonetto shakespeariano, sonetto di Shakespeare

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blank verse
[sostantivo]

a verse without rhyme, especially one with ten syllables and five stresses, known as an iambic pentameter

verso vuoto

verso vuoto

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clerihew
[sostantivo]

a humorous form of poetry consisting of four lines

clerihew, una forma umoristica di poesia composta da quattro versi

clerihew, una forma umoristica di poesia composta da quattro versi

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