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Woordenschat voor IELTS Academic (Score 6-7) - Literature

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden met betrekking tot Literatuur die nodig zijn voor het academische IELTS-examen.

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

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

metafoor, stijlfiguur

metafoor, stijlfiguur

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

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

vergelijking, gelijkenis

vergelijking, gelijkenis

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

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

beeldspraak, figuurlijke taal

beeldspraak, figuurlijke taal

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irony
irony
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ironie

ironie

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

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

anthologie, verzameling

anthologie, verzameling

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

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

voetnoot, noot onderaan de pagina

voetnoot, noot onderaan de pagina

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

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

editie, versie

editie, versie

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

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

uitgever, uitgeverij

uitgever, uitgeverij

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

a textbook or workbook designed to teach and develop reading skills

lezer, leesboek

lezer, leesboek

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

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

deel, volume

deel, volume

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

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

vrouwenliteratuur, lichte romans voor vrouwen

vrouwenliteratuur, lichte romans voor vrouwen

Ex: She enjoys reading chick lit novels as a way to relax. 
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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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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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theme
theme
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

thema, motief

thema, motief

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author
author
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

auteur, schrijver

auteur, schrijver

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

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

verhaaldraad, plotlijn

verhaaldraad, plotlijn

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bildungsroman
bildungsroman
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ontwikkelingsroman, vormingsroman

ontwikkelingsroman, vormingsroman

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

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

metafictie, metaliteratuur

metafictie, metaliteratuur

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

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

schelmenroman, avonturenroman

schelmenroman, avonturenroman

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blank verse
blank verse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

blank vers, rijmloze vers

blank vers, rijmloze vers

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ode
ode
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ode, lyrisch gedicht

ode, lyrisch gedicht

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

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

sonnet, gedicht van veertien regels

sonnet, gedicht van veertien regels

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

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

haiku, haikugedicht

haiku, haikugedicht

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

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

epos, epische film

epos, epische film

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

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

ballade, verhalend lied

ballade, verhalend lied

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

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

strofe, couplet

strofe, couplet

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

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

motief, thema

motief, thema

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

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

toon, toonaard

toon, toonaard

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

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

sfeer, atmosfeer

sfeer, atmosfeer

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