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Literatuur - Speculatieve Fictie

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met speculatieve fictie, zoals "high fantasy", "cyberpunk" en "urban legend".

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alien invasion
alien invasion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a common theme in science fiction that explores the arrival of extraterrestrial beings to Earth, often with the intention to conquer or destroy humanity

alien invasie, buitenaardse aanval

alien invasie, buitenaardse aanval

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alternate history
alternate history
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fiction that imagines what might have happened if history had taken a different path, often involving changes in key historical events

alternatieve geschiedenis, uchronie

alternatieve geschiedenis, uchronie

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apocalyptic fiction
apocalyptic fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of speculative fiction that involves a catastrophic event, such as a global disaster, that threatens the survival of humanity and creates a world in which civilization is in ruins

apocalyptische fictie, post-apocalyptische literatuur

apocalyptische fictie, post-apocalyptische literatuur

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post-apocalyptic fiction
post-apocalyptic fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the aftermath of a major catastrophe and how human beings struggle to survive in the new, drastically changed world

post-apocalyptische fictie, post-apocalyptische literatuur

post-apocalyptische fictie, post-apocalyptische literatuur

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cyberpunk
cyberpunk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cyberpunk, computerpunk

cyberpunk, computerpunk

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dystopian fiction
dystopian fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of fiction where the story takes place in a future society that is characterized by suffering, oppression, and often a loss of individual freedoms

dystopische fictie, dystopische roman

dystopische fictie, dystopische roman

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fantasy
fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantasie, fantastiek

fantasie, fantastiek

Ex: He loves reading fantasy novels filled with magical creatures. 
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high fantasy
high fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a fictional world with its own rules, history, and cultures, often involving magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil

high fantasy, epische fantasy

high fantasy, epische fantasy

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low fantasy
low fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the real world or in a fictional world with low levels of magic and focuses on character-driven stories rather than epic battles and heroic quests

lage fantasy, laag niveau fantasy

lage fantasy, laag niveau fantasy

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utopian fiction
utopian fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of literature that envisions a perfect or ideal society, often with a focus on social, political, and economic issues, and explores how such a society could be achieved

utopische fictie, utopische literatuur

utopische fictie, utopische literatuur

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fable
fable
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fabel, moralistisch verhaal

fabel, moralistisch verhaal

Ex: The fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare" teaches us that slow and steady wins the race. 
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folktale
folktale
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

volksverhaal, traditioneel legende

volksverhaal, traditioneel legende

Ex: The folktale of the tortoise and the hare teaches patience and persistence. 
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fairy tale
fairy tale
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

sprookje, toververhaal

sprookje, toververhaal

Ex: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 
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ghost story
ghost story
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a story involving ghosts that is supposed to be frightening

spookverhaal, geestenverhaal

spookverhaal, geestenverhaal

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legend
legend
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

legende, mythe

legende, mythe

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magic realism
magic realism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a literary genre that blends realistic narrative with elements of the fantastic or supernatural, often featuring characters and settings that are commonplace in the author's culture, but with magical or surreal elements added

magisch realisme, wonderlijk realisme

magisch realisme, wonderlijk realisme

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myth
myth
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mythe, legende

mythe, legende

Ex: The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird that rises from its ashes. 
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superhero fiction
superhero fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of speculative fiction that is centered on characters with superhuman or extraordinary abilities, often fighting against evil forces or supervillains to save the world

superheldenfictie, superheldenliteratuur

superheldenfictie, superheldenliteratuur

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comic fantasy
comic fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of comedy and satire with fantastical elements such as magic, supernatural creatures, and mythical lands

komische fantasie, humoristische fantasy

komische fantasie, humoristische fantasy

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Bangsian fantasy
Bangsian fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a literary genre that involves the use of famous literary or historical figures or their fictional counterparts as characters in a story that is set in the afterlife

Bangsiaanse fantasie, Bangsiaanse fictie

Bangsiaanse fantasie, Bangsiaanse fictie

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contemporary fantasy
contemporary fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the present day, real-world, or a world that closely resembles it

hedendaagse fantasy, moderne fantasy

hedendaagse fantasy, moderne fantasy

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urban fantasy
urban fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy literature that typically features supernatural and magical elements in a contemporary, urban setting

urbane fantasie, stedelijke fantasy

urbane fantasie, stedelijke fantasy

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dark fantasy
dark fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of fantasy with horror or darker themes, often featuring antiheroes and a sense of dread or unease

donkere fantasy, duistere fantasy

donkere fantasy, duistere fantasy

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hard fantasy
hard fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy that emphasizes detailed, realistic world-building and a rigorous adherence to the laws of magic or other supernatural elements

harde fantasy, strenge fantasy

harde fantasy, strenge fantasy

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heroic fantasy
heroic fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy literature that emphasizes the protagonist's journey, often featuring a hero or group of heroes on a quest or mission to save the world or defeat evil forces

heroïsche fantasy, epische fantasy

heroïsche fantasy, epische fantasy

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historical fantasy
historical fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sub-genre of fantasy fiction that takes place in a recognizable historical period, but with supernatural or magical elements incorporated into the story

historische fantasie, fantasie historisch

historische fantasie, fantasie historisch

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LitRPG
LitRPG
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of fiction that blends literature and gaming, where characters play video games or get stuck in one, and their progress and achievements are described using gaming terminology

LitRPG, Rollenspelliteratuur

LitRPG, Rollenspelliteratuur

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science fantasy
science fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a literary genre that blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, often featuring futuristic technology and magic or supernatural elements coexisting in the same world or story

science fantasy, wetenschappelijke fantasie

science fantasy, wetenschappelijke fantasie

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science fiction
science fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sciencefiction, SF

sciencefiction, SF

Ex: He enjoys reading science fiction novels set in distant galaxies. 
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gaslamp fantasy
gaslamp fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a world that looks like Victorian or Edwardian times, with spooky elements and advanced technology

gaslampfantasie, fantasie van de gaslamp

gaslampfantasie, fantasie van de gaslamp

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sword and sorcery
sword and sorcery
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction characterized by action-packed adventures involving sword fights, magic, and elements of horror or romance

zwaard en tovenarij, heroïsche fantasy

zwaard en tovenarij, heroïsche fantasy

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monster literature
monster literature
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre that explores the relationship between humans and monsters and often includes the appearance of supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and zombies

monsterliteratuur, literatuur van monsters

monsterliteratuur, literatuur van monsters

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vampire literature
vampire literature
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of horror and gothic fiction that focuses on the mythological creature of the vampire, typically portraying them as bloodthirsty predators who prey on humans to sustain their immortality

vampierenliteratuur, literatuur over vampieren

vampierenliteratuur, literatuur over vampieren

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hard science fiction
hard science fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes scientific accuracy and technical details in its storytelling

harde sciencefiction, hard sciencefiction

harde sciencefiction, hard sciencefiction

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soft science fiction
soft science fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on futuristic or speculative elements and explores themes related to social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, or anthropology, rather than strict scientific details

zachte sciencefiction, sociale sciencefiction

zachte sciencefiction, sociale sciencefiction

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space opera
space opera
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes adventure, melodramatic action, and interstellar conflict, often with heroic characters and a romantic or epic tone

ruimteopera, space opera

ruimteopera, space opera

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retrofuturism
retrofuturism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an artistic and cultural movement that blends elements of nostalgia for past aesthetics and design with futuristic technology and sensibilities

retrofuturisme, toekomstvisies met retro-elementen

retrofuturisme, toekomstvisies met retro-elementen

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steampunk
steampunk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, often set in a Victorian or Edwardian-inspired alternate history

steampunk, stoom-retrofuturisme

steampunk, stoom-retrofuturisme

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biopunk
biopunk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the implications of biotechnology and synthetic biology, often exploring the societal and ethical consequences of advancements in these fields

biopunk, cyberbiologie

biopunk, cyberbiologie

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supernatural fiction
supernatural fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of speculative fiction that explores mysterious or paranormal phenomena, often including ghosts, demons, psychic abilities, and other supernatural elements

bovennatuurlijke fictie, fantasieliteratuur

bovennatuurlijke fictie, fantasieliteratuur

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weird fiction
weird fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a literary genre that combines supernatural, horror, and science fiction elements to create a strange and unsettling atmosphere that defies traditional genre classifications

vreemde fictie, bizarre literatuur

vreemde fictie, bizarre literatuur

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subterranean fiction
subterranean fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a literary genre that features underground or subterranean settings, often with themes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown

ondergrondse fictie, ondergrondse literatuur

ondergrondse fictie, ondergrondse literatuur

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tall tale
tall tale
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated

sterk verhaal, overdreven verhaal

sterk verhaal, overdreven verhaal

Ex: After dinner she told me a tall tale about her pet. 
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techno-thriller
techno-thriller
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story

techno-thriller, technologische thriller

techno-thriller, technologische thriller

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invasion literature
invasion literature
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of speculative fiction that portrays the invasion of a territory by foreign powers, often depicting the culture and society of the invaded country in a negative light while glorifying the invading force

invasieliteratuur, invasieroman

invasieliteratuur, invasieroman

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werewolf fiction
werewolf fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of story where some characters can turn into wolves and it often explores their struggles and conflicts

weerwolf fictie, weerwolf literatuur

weerwolf fictie, weerwolf literatuur

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zombie fiction
zombie fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction that typically involves a widespread outbreak of zombies

zombiefictie, zombieliteratuur

zombiefictie, zombieliteratuur

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urban legend
urban legend
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of modern folklore consisting of stories, often presented as true, that are passed down through generations by word of mouth or through written media

stedelijke legende, stadslegende

stedelijke legende, stadslegende

Ex: The story of a haunted house in the neighborhood is just an urban legend. 
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paranormal fiction
paranormal fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genre of speculative fiction that includes supernatural or paranormal elements as a primary focus of the plot

paranormale fictie, bovennatuurlijke literatuur

paranormale fictie, bovennatuurlijke literatuur

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portal fantasy
portal fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction where the protagonist is transported from the real world to a magical or fantasy world through a portal or gateway

portalfantasy, poortfantasy

portalfantasy, poortfantasy

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