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C1 Woordenlijst - Schrijven en verhalen

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over schrijven en verhalen, zoals "appendix", "voetnoot", "inspiratie", enz., voorbereid voor C1-leerlingen.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
title page
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

titelblad, titelseite

titelblad, titelseite

Ex: The title page served as the first impression of the document, setting the tone for what followed.
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appendix
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a separate part at the end of a book that gives further information

bijlage, appendix

bijlage, appendix

Ex: Readers could find detailed technical specifications in appendix, including experimental procedures and calculations .
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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: The professor encouraged students to footnotes to acknowledge sources and provide further explanations in their essays .
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backstory
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

achtergrondverhaal, achtergrondinformatie

achtergrondverhaal, achtergrondinformatie

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonistbackstory.
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characterization
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer

karakterisering, personagevorming

karakterisering, personagevorming

Ex: characterization of the antagonist was particularly compelling , as the writer explored the motivations behind his actions and revealed the humanity beneath his villainous exterior .
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narration
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.

vertelling, narratief

vertelling, narratief

Ex: The narration kept viewers engaged as the story unfolded in unexpected ways , revealing key plot points out of sequence .
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the first-person
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a way of telling or writing a story in which things happen to the narrator and the story revolves around them

eerste persoon, eerste persoonsvorm

eerste persoon, eerste persoonsvorm

Ex: The first-person narrative voice can be unreliable, as the reader only has access to the narrator's subjective viewpoint, leaving room for interpretation and surprise revelations.
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twist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

wending, wending in het verhaal

wending, wending in het verhaal

Ex: Life is full twists and turns ; you never know what might happen next .
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inspiration
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental spark that drives unusual creativity or activity

inspiratie, inspiratiebron

inspiratie, inspiratiebron

Ex: Music became inspiration for her most creative work .
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to co-author
[werkwoord]

to write a book, article, bill, etc. with another author

meeschrijven aan, co-auteur zijn van

meeschrijven aan, co-auteur zijn van

Ex: Despite living in different countries, they collaborated online to co-author an article for a prestigious academic journal.
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to compose
[werkwoord]

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

componeren, opstellen

componeren, opstellen

Ex: In the quiet library , she sat down compose a thoughtful letter to her long-lost friend .
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to jot down
[werkwoord]

to make a note of something in a hurried and informal style

noteren, opschrijven

noteren, opschrijven

Ex: I 'll jot down the address before I forget it .
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to proofread
[werkwoord]

to read and correct the mistakes of a written or printed text

proeflezen, corrigeren

proeflezen, corrigeren

Ex: Before printing the final version of the brochure , the designer proofread it one last time to catch any formatting issues .
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to script
[werkwoord]

to write the words used in a movie, play, etc.

schrijven, scriptje schrijven

schrijven, scriptje schrijven

Ex: The marketing team collaborated script a persuasive advertisement for the new product .
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autobiography
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

autobiografie, zelfbiografie

autobiografie, zelfbiografie

Ex: autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .
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comic strip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a series of cartoons in boxes that narrate a story

stripverhaal, comic

stripverhaal, comic

Ex: comic strip artist cleverly used humor to address important social issues , sparking conversation and awareness among readers .
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fable
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fabel, fabelachtige verhalen

fabel, fabelachtige verhalen

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.
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pamphlet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

brochure, pamflet

brochure, pamflet

Ex: The political candidate 's campaign team pamphlets outlining their platform and proposed policies to potential voters .
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hardcover
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a book with a cover made from stiff material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

gebonden boek, hardcoverboek

gebonden boek, hardcoverboek

Ex: The library had a section dedicated to rare and hardcovers.
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paperback
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

paperback, zachte kaft boek

paperback, zachte kaft boek

Ex: She donated her gently paperbacks to the local library to share her love of reading with others .
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prose
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

proza, prozaïsche taal

proza, prozaïsche taal

Ex: The author 's mastery prose evoked vivid imagery and emotional resonance , immersing readers in the world of her storytelling .
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dramatist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

toneelschrijver, dramatiker

toneelschrijver, dramatiker

Ex: She studied the works of dramatists such as Shakespeare and Ibsen to hone her craft and develop her own unique voice .
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playwright
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

toneelschrijver, dramaturg

toneelschrijver, dramaturg

Ex: His plays often address social and political issues , making him a playwright.
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engaging
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

attractive and interesting in a way that draws one's attention

aantrekkelijk, boeiend

aantrekkelijk, boeiend

Ex: The novel's engaging plot kept me reading late into the night.
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gripping
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

meeslepend, spannend

meeslepend, spannend

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.
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heavy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a literary work) very serious or hard to understand

zwaar, moeilijk

zwaar, moeilijk

Ex: The playwright 's work was often described heavy, tackling weighty subjects such as existentialism and the human condition .
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intriguing
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

intrigerend, fascinerend

intrigerend, fascinerend

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him intriguing character to his neighbors .
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ironic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

using statements that mean the opposite of what is stated, often to convey criticism or humor through an implied second meaning

ironisch, bijtend

ironisch, bijtend

Ex: Literary journals publish poetry and essays appreciated for their subtle , ironic explorations of the human condition .
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tragic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a literary piece) related to or characteristic of tragedy

tragisch, treurig

tragisch, treurig

Ex: The opera " La Traviata " by Verdi tells tragic story of Violetta , a courtesan who sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her lover 's reputation .
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symbolism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the practice of using symbols to signify an idea, object, etc.

symboliek, symbolisme

symboliek, symbolisme

Ex: In cultural rituals and traditionssymbolism plays a significant role in conveying meaning and fostering a sense of identity and belonging .
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trilogy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a set of three movies, books, etc. that are related or have the same characters

trilogie, drieëntal

trilogie, drieëntal

Ex: The success of the film adaptation led to discussions about expanding trilogy into a larger cinematic universe .
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sequel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

vervolg, sequel

vervolg, sequel

Ex: sequel exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .
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quote
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sentence from a speech, book, etc. that is repeated somewhere else because it is wise or interesting

citaat, aanhaling

citaat, aanhaling

Ex: " The only thing we have to fear is fear itself , " remains one of Franklin D. Roosevelt 's most quotes from his inaugural address .
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romance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a novel or movie about love

romannetje, romantiek

romannetje, romantiek

Ex: The bookstore had an entire section dedicated to romance novels, catering to readers of all tastes and preferences.
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third-person narrative
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story

derdepersoonsvertelling, derde persoon vertelvorm

derdepersoonsvertelling, derde persoon vertelvorm

Ex: Through third-person narrative, the author maintained a sense of suspense by withholding certain information from the reader until later in the story .
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true crime
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a movie or book genre involving real crimes and real people

waarheidsmisdaad, ware misdaad

waarheidsmisdaad, ware misdaad

Ex: True crime enthusiasts often gather online to discuss theories and share updates on ongoing investigations .
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