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Vocabulário para IELTS Academic (Pontuação 6-7) - Literatura

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

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

metáfora, figura de linguagem

metáfora, figura de linguagem

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience. 

Seu discurso estava repleto de metáforas poderosas que comoveram o público.

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simile
simile
[substantivo]

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

similitude, comparação

similitude, comparação

Ex: The poet's use of a simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape. 

O uso pelo poeta de um símile comparando as estrelas a diamantes no céu adiciona um toque de beleza e brilho à paisagem noturna.

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imagery
imagery
[substantivo]

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

imagética, linguagem figurativa

imagética, linguagem figurativa

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irony
irony
[substantivo]

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

ironia

ironia

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them. 

Através da ironia, ela apontou as falhas em sua lógica sem insultá-los diretamente.

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anthology
anthology
[substantivo]

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

antologia, coletânea

antologia, coletânea

Ex: Students studied an anthology of plays by Shakespeare for their literature class. 

Os alunos estudaram uma antologia de peças de Shakespeare para sua aula de literatura.

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footnote
footnote
[substantivo]

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

nota de rodapé, nota de pé de página

nota de rodapé, nota de pé de página

Ex: The professor encouraged students to utilize footnotes to acknowledge sources and provide further explanations in their essays. 
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edition
edition
[substantivo]

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

edição, versão

edição, versão

Ex: This edition of the textbook has been updated with new information and revised chapters to reflect the latest research findings. 

Esta edição do livro didático foi atualizada com novas informações e capítulos revisados para refletir as últimas descobertas da pesquisa.

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publisher
publisher
[substantivo]

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

editor, editora

editor, editora

Ex: He started his career as a writer before becoming a successful publisher. 

Ele começou sua carreira como escritor antes de se tornar um editor bem-sucedido.

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reader
reader
[substantivo]

a textbook or workbook designed to teach and develop reading skills

leitor, livro de leitura

leitor, livro de leitura

Ex: The homeschooling parent selected a reader with engaging stories to motivate their child's reading practice. 

O pai que faz ensino doméstico selecionou um leitor com histórias cativantes para motivar a prática de leitura do seu filho.

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volume
volume
[substantivo]

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

tomo, volume

tomo, volume

Ex: She collects all volumes of the annual report. 

Ela coleciona todos os volumes do relatório anual.

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chick lit
chick lit
[substantivo]

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

literatura para mulheres, romances leves para mulheres

literatura para mulheres, romances leves para mulheres

Ex: Some critics dismiss chick lit, but it has a wide and loyal readership. 

Alguns críticos rejeitam a literatura feminina, mas ela tem um público leitor amplo e fiel.

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cyberpunk
cyberpunk
[substantivo]

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

cyberpunk, punk cibernético

cyberpunk, punk cibernético

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science fiction
science fiction
[substantivo]

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

ficção científica, FC

ficção científica, FC

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life. 

O filme de ficção científica estava repleto de tecnologia avançada e vida alienígena.

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theme
theme
[substantivo]

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

tema, motivo

tema, motivo

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author
author
[substantivo]

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

autor, escritor

autor, escritor

Ex: The literary critic praised the author's prose style, noting its elegance and sophistication. 

O crítico literário elogiou o estilo de prosa do autor, observando sua elegância e sofisticação.

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narrative thread
narrative thread
[substantivo]

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

fio narrativo, linha narrativa

fio narrativo, linha narrativa

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bildungsroman
bildungsroman
[substantivo]

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

romance de formação, romance de aprendizado

romance de formação, romance de aprendizado

Ex: The bildungsroman genre has produced some of literature's most beloved works, capturing the universal struggles and triumphs of growing up. 

O gênero bildungsroman produziu algumas das obras mais amadas da literatura, capturando as lutas e triunfos universais de crescer.

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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 novels include captivating coming-of-age stories set in various small towns, each following the journey of a young protagonist as they discover themselves. 
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metafiction
metafiction
[substantivo]

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

metaficção, metaliteratura

metaficção, metaliteratura

Ex: Through metafiction, the author explored themes of authorship, narrative structure, and the relationship between fiction and reality, challenging readers to think critically about the nature of storytelling. 

Através da metaficção, o autor explorou temas de autoria, estrutura narrativa e a relação entre ficção e realidade, desafiando os leitores a pensar criticamente sobre a natureza da narrativa.

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picaresque novel
picaresque novel
[substantivo]

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

romance picaresco, romance de aventura

romance picaresco, romance de aventura

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blank verse
blank verse
[substantivo]

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

verso branco, verso livre

verso branco, verso livre

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ode
ode
[substantivo]

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

ode, poema lírico

ode, poema lírico

Ex: The ode was filled with elaborate metaphors and vivid imagery. 

A ode estava repleta de metáforas elaboradas e imagens vívidas.

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sonnet
sonnet
[substantivo]

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

soneto, poema de catorze versos

soneto, poema de catorze versos

Ex: She wrote a sonnet for her literature class, following the traditional 14-line structure. 

Ela escreveu um soneto para sua aula de literatura, seguindo a estrutura tradicional de 14 linhas.

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haiku
haiku
[substantivo]

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

haicai, poema haicai

haicai, poema haicai

Ex: She recited a haiku about the fleeting cherry blossoms. 

Ela recitou um haiku sobre as efêmeras flores de cerejeira.

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epic
epic
[substantivo]

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

épico, filme épico

épico, filme épico

Ex: He spent years researching and writing his epic, painstakingly crafting each chapter to evoke the spirit of a bygone era. 
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ballad
ballad
[substantivo]

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

balada, canção narrativa

balada, canção narrativa

Ex: The ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music. 

A melodia cativante e as letras evocativas da balada a tornaram uma favorita entre os fãs de música tradicional.

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stanza
stanza
[substantivo]

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

estrofe, estância

estrofe, estância

Ex: The stanza's rhyme scheme was ABAB, giving the poem a rhythmic flow. 

A estrofe tinha um esquema de rimas ABAB, dando ao poema um fluxo rítmico.

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motif
motif
[substantivo]

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

motivo, tema

motivo, tema

Ex: The motif of "nature versus civilization" serves as a central theme in the story, highlighting the tension between humanity's primal instincts and societal norms. 

O motivo de "natureza versus civilização" serve como um tema central na história, destacando a tensão entre os instintos primitivos da humanidade e as normas sociais.

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tone
tone
[substantivo]

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

tom, tonalidade

tom, tonalidade

Ex: The tone of his letter was surprisingly harsh. 

O tom de sua carta foi surpreendentemente duro.

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mood
mood
[substantivo]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

clima, atmosfera

clima, atmosfera

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