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IELTS Academicの語彙 (スコア6-7) - Literature

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
metaphor
metaphor
[名詞]

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

メタファー, 比喩

メタファー, 比喩

Ex: He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth. 
simile
simile
[名詞]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

直喩, 比喩

直喩, 比喩

Ex: The poet used a simile to compare the clouds to cotton candy, painting a vivid picture of their fluffy, ethereal appearance. 
imagery
imagery
[名詞]

the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images

イメージ, 比喩的な言語

イメージ, 比喩的な言語

irony
irony
[名詞]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

皮肉

皮肉

Ex: His irony was so sharp that some people didn’t realize he was mocking them. 
anthology
anthology
[名詞]

a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject

アンソロジー, 選集

アンソロジー, 選集

Ex: The university library boasts an extensive anthology of classical literature. 
footnote
footnote
[名詞]

an extra piece of information that is placed at the bottom of a printed page

脚注, フットノート

脚注, フットノート

Ex: In her academic paper, she included a footnote to provide additional context for a complex term. 
edition
edition
[名詞]

the specific form or version that a book, magazine, or similar publication is in

版, バージョン

版, バージョン

Ex: The digital edition of the journal offers convenient access to scholarly articles and research papers for academics and professionals. 
publisher
publisher
[名詞]

a person or firm that manages the preparation and public distribution of printed material such as books, newspapers, etc.

出版社, 出版者

出版社, 出版者

Ex: The publisher released a new edition of the classic novel last month. 
reader
reader
[名詞]

a textbook or workbook designed to teach and develop reading skills

読者, 読本

読者, 読本

Ex: The elementary school provided each student with a reader to improve their literacy skills. 
volume
volume
[名詞]

a single publication that is part of a set of similar works

巻, 冊

巻, 冊

Ex: The magazine releases a new volume every month. 
chick lit
chick lit
[名詞]

a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

女性向け小説, 軽い女性向け小説

女性向け小説, 軽い女性向け小説

Ex: She enjoys reading chick lit novels as a way to relax. 
cyberpunk
cyberpunk
[名詞]

a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology

サイバーパンク, コンピュータ・パンク

サイバーパンク, コンピュータ・パンク

science fiction

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

サイエンスフィクション, SF

サイエンスフィクション, SF

Ex: He enjoys reading science fiction novels set in distant galaxies. 
theme
theme
[名詞]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

テーマ, モチーフ

テーマ, モチーフ

author
author
[名詞]

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

著者, 作家

著者, 作家

Ex: The author's latest novel topped the bestseller list, captivating readers with its gripping plot and memorable characters. 
narrative thread

a plotline or a story element that runs throughout a larger narrative, connecting different events and characters together, often with a unifying theme or motif

物語の糸, プロットライン

物語の糸, プロットライン

bildungsroman

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

教養小説, 成長小説

教養小説, 成長小説

Ex: The novel follows the protagonist's coming-of-age journey from adolescence to adulthood, making it a classic example of bildungsroman literature. 
coming-of-age [story|tale|narrative]

a genre of literature, film, and other forms of media that focuses on the growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood

Ex: Her debut novel is a captivating coming-of-age story set in a small town, following the journey of a young girl as she discovers herself. 
metafiction
metafiction
[名詞]

a literary genre that uses self-reflexive techniques to draw attention to its status as a work of fiction, blurring the lines between reality and fiction

メタフィクション, 超小説

メタフィクション, 超小説

Ex: The novel employed metafiction, blurring the lines between fiction and reality by having the characters acknowledge their existence as creations of the author. 
picaresque novel

a genre of prose fiction that depicts the adventures of a roguish hero or heroine, typically one of low social status, who lives by their wits in a corrupt society

ピカレスク小説, 冒険小説

ピカレスク小説, 冒険小説

blank verse
blank verse
[名詞]

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

無韻詩, ブランクバース

無韻詩, ブランクバース

ode
ode
[名詞]

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

頌歌, 抒情詩

頌歌, 抒情詩

Ex: The poet wrote an ode to celebrate the beauty of nature. 
sonnet
sonnet
[名詞]

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

ソネット, 14行詩

ソネット, 14行詩

Ex: He struggled to fit his thoughts into the strict format of a sonnet. 
haiku
haiku
[名詞]

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

俳句, 俳句の詩

俳句, 俳句の詩

Ex: She wrote a haiku about the changing seasons. 
epic
epic
[名詞]

a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event

叙事詩, 叙事詩的映画

叙事詩, 叙事詩的映画

Ex: The director's latest film was hailed as an epic, spanning generations and depicting the struggles of a nation. 
ballad
ballad
[名詞]

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

バラード, 物語歌

バラード, 物語歌

Ex: The troubadours of medieval Europe traveled from town to town, singing ballads of love and chivalry. 
stanza
stanza
[名詞]

a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter

連, スタンザ

連, スタンザ

Ex: The poem was structured with four stanzas, each following a different theme. 
motif
motif
[名詞]

a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work

モチーフ, 主題

モチーフ, 主題

Ex: The motif of the "hero's journey" is a common theme in many epic tales, symbolizing the protagonist's growth and transformation. 
tone
tone
[名詞]

the quality or character of speech, writing, or behavior that reflects the speaker's or writer's attitude

トーン, 口調

トーン, 口調

Ex: The essay's tone was formal and authoritative. 
mood
mood
[名詞]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

雰囲気, ムード

雰囲気, ムード

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