人文科学 SAT - 文学と文化
ここでは、SAT で合格するために必要な、「抜粋」、「スタンザ」、「メロドラマ」など、文学や文化に関連する英単語を学びます。
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クイズ
a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme
ソネット
the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities
ヒロイン
a story, poem, etc. in which the characters and events are used as symbols to convey moral or political lessons
寓話
the use of words and expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid, imaginative image or effect in the reader's mind
比喩的な言語
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
アンチメタボリ
the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art
擬人化
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
暗示
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
言葉遊び
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
隠喩
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
直喩
a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect
皮肉
a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion
カノン
a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life
回想録
a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format
グラフィックノベル
a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story
安い小説
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
バックストーリー
a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject
アンソロジー
a written document, book, or musical composition created by hand rather than being produced using a typewriter or printing press
原稿
a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts
巻物
an absurd or comically exaggerated replication of a literary or dramatic work
バーレスク
intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way
風刺の
to select and extract a passage, segment, or portion from a larger text, usually for reference or quotation
抜粋する
to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details
フィクション化する
a specific graphical representation or shape of a character or symbol within a writing system
グリフ
(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language
構文
the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar
方言
an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word
頭字語
a type of abbreviation where the first letter of each word in a phrase or name is used to form a pronounceable acronym-like string of letters
イニシャリズム
the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings
語源
an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects
言語学者
a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.
神話
a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail
キメラ
a legendary reptile, often depicted as having a deadly gaze or venomous breath
バジリスク
the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth
フォークロア
a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people
習慣
collective knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and stories passed down within a culture or community, typically through storytelling
伝承
a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past
エレジー
the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time
遺産
a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture
サブカルチャー
a renewed period of growth, popularity, or significance, particularly in cultural, artistic, or economic contexts
再生
(of traditions, practices, or customs) respected and followed for a long time because of their enduring value or significance
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