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Literature - 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

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

buitenlandse invasie

buitenlandse invasie

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alternate history

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

alternatieve geschiedenis

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apocalyptic fiction

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

apocalyptische fictie

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post-apocalyptic fiction

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 fictie

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cyberpunk

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

cyberpunk

cyberpunk

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dystopian fiction

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 fictie

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fantasy

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

fantasie

fantasie

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high fantasy

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

hoogfantasy

hoogfantasy

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low fantasy

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

lage fantasy

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utopian fiction

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 fictie

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fable

a short story on morality with animal characters

fabel

fabel

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folktale

a traditional narrative, often anonymously authored and passed down through generations by oral storytelling, that explains cultural beliefs, customs, and values

volksverhaal

volksverhaal

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fairy tale

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

sprookje

sprookje

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ghost story

a story involving ghosts that is supposed to be frightening

spookverhaal

spookverhaal

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legend

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

legende

legende

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magic realism

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

magisch realisme

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myth

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

mythe

mythe

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superhero fiction

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

superhelden fictie

superhelden fictie

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comic fantasy

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

komische fantasie

komische fantasie

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Bangsian fantasy

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

bangsian fantasy

bangsian fantasy

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contemporary fantasy

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

hedendaagse fantasy

hedendaagse fantasy

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urban fantasy

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

stedelijke fantasie

stedelijke fantasie

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dark fantasy

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 fantasie

donkere fantasie

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hard fantasy

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

harde fantasy

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heroic fantasy

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

heroïsche fantasy

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historical fantasy

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 fantasy

historische fantasy

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LitRPG

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

LitRPG

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science fantasy

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

science fantasy

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science fiction

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

wetenschappelijke fictie

wetenschappelijke fictie

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gaslamp fantasy

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

gaslamp-fantasie

gaslamp-fantasie

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sword and sorcery

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

zwaard en toverij

zwaard en toverij

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monster literature

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

monsterliteratuur

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vampire literature

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

vampierliteratuur

vampierliteratuur

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hard science fiction

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

harde sciencefiction

harde sciencefiction

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soft science fiction

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

zachte sciencefiction

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space opera

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

ruimteopera

ruimteopera

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retrofuturism

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

retrofuturisme

retrofuturisme

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steampunk

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

steampunk

steampunk

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biopunk

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

biopunk

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supernatural fiction

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

bovennatuurlijke fictie

bovennatuurlijke fictie

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weird fiction

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

weirde fictie

weirde fictie

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subterranean fiction

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

ondergrondse fictie

ondergrondse fictie

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tall tale

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

ongeduldige verhaal

ongeduldige verhaal

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techno-thriller

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

techno-thriller

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invasion literature

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

invasieliteratuur

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werewolf fiction

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

weerwolf fictie

weerwolf fictie

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zombie fiction

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

zombie fictie

zombie fictie

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urban legend

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

stedelijke legende

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paranormal fiction

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

paranormale fictie

paranormale fictie

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portal fantasy

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

portaalfantasy

portaalfantasy

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