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Literatuur - Poëzie-genres

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met poëziegenres zoals 'sonnet', 'ballad' en 'ode'.

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aubade
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

aubade, morgenzang

aubade, morgenzang

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ballad
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ballade, liederen

ballade, liederen

Ex: ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music .
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abecedarian
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

abecedariaan, alfabetische poeet

abecedariaan, alfabetische poeet

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acrostic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

acrostichon, acrostiek

acrostichon, acrostiek

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concrete poetry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

concreet poëzie, visuele poëzie

concreet poëzie, visuele poëzie

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didactic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

aiming to teach a moral lesson

didactisch, onderwijsgevend

didactisch, onderwijsgevend

Ex: While some didactic literature for its educational value , others prefer works that focus more on storytelling and character development .
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dirge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dodenlied, rouwzang

dodenlied, rouwzang

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dramatic monologue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dramatische monoloog, dramatische toespraak

dramatische monoloog, dramatische toespraak

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eclogue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ecloge, pastorale gedicht

ecloge, pastorale gedicht

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.
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ecopoetry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ecopoëzie, ecologische poëzie

ecopoëzie, ecologische poëzie

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elegy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

elegie, klaagzang

elegie, klaagzang

Ex: Through elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .
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elliptical
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

elliptisch, afgekort

elliptisch, afgekort

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epic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

epos, heldendicht

epos, heldendicht

Ex: The poet's latest work is an epic celebrating the founding of a legendary kingdom.
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epigram
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

epigram, spottende uitspraak

epigram, spottende uitspraak

Ex: The writer used epigram to sum up his views on marriage with a humorous twist .
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epithalamium
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

epithalamium, heirwedingpoëzie

epithalamium, heirwedingpoëzie

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epyllion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

epyllion, epyllion (poëzie)

epyllion, epyllion (poëzie)

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folk ballad
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

volksballade, volkslied

volksballade, volkslied

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gnomic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

gnomisch, wijsgeerig

gnomisch, wijsgeerig

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Horatian ode
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

Horatiaanse ode, horatiaanse odes

Horatiaanse ode, horatiaanse odes

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hymn
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hymne, gezang

hymne, gezang

Ex: The choir performed a hymn during the Easter celebration .
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lament
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

lament, klaaglied

lament, klaaglied

Ex: The novel included lament from the protagonist that highlighted their deep sense of loss .
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limerick
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

limerick, komische vers

limerick, komische vers

Ex: The book was filled limericks that brought joy to readers of all ages .
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lyric
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a usually short form of poetry expressing personal feelings and thoughts

lyriek, liedteksten

lyriek, liedteksten

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madrigal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

madrigaal, koorlied

madrigaal, koorlied

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mock-heroic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

spotheldenpoëzie, retteketet

spotheldenpoëzie, retteketet

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nonsense verse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

nonsensverse, onzinpoëzie

nonsensverse, onzinpoëzie

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occasional poetry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gelegenheidspoëzie, aanleidingspoëzie

gelegenheidspoëzie, aanleidingspoëzie

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light poetry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

lichte poëzie, vermakelijke poëzie

lichte poëzie, vermakelijke poëzie

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ode
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ode, dichtwerk

ode, dichtwerk

Ex: ode was filled with elaborate metaphors and vivid imagery .
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palinode
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

palinode, herroeping

palinode, herroeping

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panegyric
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

lofzang, panegyriek

lofzang, panegyriek

Ex: At the funeral , a panegyric was read aloud , celebrating the deceased 's lifelong dedication to education .
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pastoral
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pastorale, herderlijke dichter

pastorale, herderlijke dichter

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Pindaric ode
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pindarische ode, pindarische lofzang

pindarische ode, pindarische lofzang

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slam
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

poëziewedstrijd, poëzieslam

poëziewedstrijd, poëzieslam

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verbless poetry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

werkwoordloze poëzie, verblesspoëzie

werkwoordloze poëzie, verblesspoëzie

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crown of sonnets
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kroon van sonnetten, sonnetenkroon

kroon van sonnetten, sonnetenkroon

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found poetry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gevonden poëzie, gevonden dichterij

gevonden poëzie, gevonden dichterij

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haiku
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

haiku, negenzevenvijf

haiku, negenzevenvijf

Ex: She recited haiku about the fleeting cherry blossoms .
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tanka
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

tanka, tanka-poëzie

tanka, tanka-poëzie

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syllabic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

lettergrepig, syllabisch

lettergrepig, syllabisch

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sonnet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sonnet, sonnetten

sonnet, sonnetten

Ex: She wrote sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .
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Shakespearean sonnet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of sonnet consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

Shakespeareaanse sonnet, Shakespearean sonnet

Shakespeareaanse sonnet, Shakespearean sonnet

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blank verse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

blanke vers, onrymend vers

blanke vers, onrymend vers

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clerihew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a humorous form of poetry consisting of four lines

clerihew, humoristisch gedicht

clerihew, humoristisch gedicht

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