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Litteratur - Facklitterära genrer

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till icke-fiktion genrer som "manifest", "ledare" och "memoir".

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reference work
reference work
[Substantiv]

a type of book that is designed to be consulted for information on a particular subject, and typically provides an overview or comprehensive treatment of the topic

referensverk, uppslagsbok

referensverk, uppslagsbok

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almanac
almanac
[Substantiv]

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

almanacka, årbok

almanacka, årbok

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encyclopedia
encyclopedia
[Substantiv]

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

encyklopedi, uppslagsverk

encyklopedi, uppslagsverk

Ex: She spent hours researching the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia, fascinated by the details of the civilization. 
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chronicle
chronicle
[Substantiv]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

krönika, annaler

krönika, annaler

Ex: The historian wrote a detailed chronicle of the medieval period. 
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consumer report
consumer report
[Substantiv]

a non-profit organization that provides unbiased and independent reviews and ratings of various consumer products, including cars, appliances, electronics, and more

konsumentrapport, konsumtionsstudie

konsumentrapport, konsumtionsstudie

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dictionary
dictionary
[Substantiv]

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

ordbok, lexikon

ordbok, lexikon

Ex: A pocket-sized dictionary can be handy during travels to help communicate in different languages. 
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thesaurus
thesaurus
[Substantiv]

a reference book or online tool that provides synonyms and antonyms for words and phrases, often organized by meaning or usage

tesaurus, synonymordbok

tesaurus, synonymordbok

Ex: She used a thesaurus to find a more interesting word for her essay. 
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business directory
business directory
[Substantiv]

a printed or online listing of businesses within a specific industry, location, or category, providing information about each business's name, address, phone number, website, and other relevant details

affärskatalog, företagsregister

affärskatalog, företagsregister

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telephone directory

a listing of telephone subscribers in a geographical area or subscribers to services provided by the organization that publishes the directory

telefonkatalog, telefonbok

telefonkatalog, telefonbok

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handbook
handbook
[Substantiv]

a concise reference book providing information and instructions on a particular subject or topic

handbok, guide

handbok, guide

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yearbook
yearbook
[Substantiv]

a book produced annually that highlights events, activities, and people from a specific period within a year

årbok, årets bok

årbok, årets bok

Ex: Each year, the company publishes a yearbook showcasing the company's accomplishments, milestones, and employee achievements. 
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quotation
quotation
[Substantiv]

a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work

offert, kostnadsförslag

offert, kostnadsförslag

Ex: The contractor provided a detailed quotation for the renovation project, outlining materials and labor costs. 
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autobiography
autobiography
[Substantiv]

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

självbiografi, memoarer

självbiografi, memoarer

Ex: He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world. 
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biography
biography
[Substantiv]

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biografi, livshistoria

biografi, livshistoria

Ex: The biography of Nelson Mandela highlights his journey and achievements. 
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confession
confession
[Substantiv]

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

bekännelse, skriftemål

bekännelse, skriftemål

Ex: She made a confession about lying to her friend. 
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diary
diary
[Substantiv]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

dagbok, journal

dagbok, journal

Ex: She kept a diary throughout her travels, documenting her experiences and the people she met along the way. 
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log
log
[Substantiv]

a written record of events, observations, or activities during a voyage of a ship, airplane, or expedition

skeppsdagbok, loggbok

skeppsdagbok, loggbok

Ex: The captain wrote daily entries in the ship's log. 
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memoir
memoir
[Substantiv]

a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life

memoir, självbiografi

memoir, självbiografi

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epistle
epistle
[Substantiv]

any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles

brev, apostoliskt brev

brev, apostoliskt brev

Ex: Paul's epistle to the Romans is a foundational text in Christian theology. 
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letter
letter
[Substantiv]

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

brev

brev

Ex: I received a thank-you letter from the charity I donated to. 
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epitaph
epitaph
[Substantiv]

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

epitaf, gravskrift

epitaf, gravskrift

Ex: At the funeral, a close friend read aloud the heartfelt epitaph etched into the gravestone. 
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literary criticism
literary criticism
[Substantiv]

the evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of literature, with a focus on its form, content, and historical and cultural contexts

litteraturkritik, litteraturanalys

litteraturkritik, litteraturanalys

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book report
book report
[Substantiv]

a summary and analysis of a book, typically written by a student as a school assignment

bokrapport, boksammanfattning

bokrapport, boksammanfattning

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book review
book review
[Substantiv]

a critical assessment of a book's content, style, and overall quality, aimed at informing readers and providing constructive feedback

bokrecension, bokkritik

bokrecension, bokkritik

Ex: The newspaper published a glowing book review of the new bestseller. 
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review
review
[Substantiv]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

recension, kritik

recension, kritik

Ex: According to the review, the new novel is a must-read. 
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apologia
apologia
[Substantiv]

a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions

apologi, skriftligt försvar

apologi, skriftligt försvar

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polemic
polemic
[Substantiv]

a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

polemik, kontrovers

polemik, kontrovers

Ex: His polemic against modern art sparked heated debate. 
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essay
essay
[Substantiv]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

essä

essä

Ex: She wrote an essay about climate change for her biology class. 
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history book
history book
[Substantiv]

a written account of past events, people, and their impacts on society, culture, and the world

historiebok, historielärobok

historiebok, historielärobok

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academic text
academic text
[Substantiv]

a piece of writing that is based on research, and intended to contribute to the academic conversation on a particular topic or field

akademisk text, vetenskaplig text

akademisk text, vetenskaplig text

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scholarly paper
scholarly paper
[Substantiv]

a written work that presents original research, analysis, or review of a particular topic, and is typically published in an academic or scientific journal

vetenskaplig artikel, akademisk publikation

vetenskaplig artikel, akademisk publikation

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scientific paper
scientific paper
[Substantiv]

a written report that describes original research or findings on a particular scientific topic and is published in a scientific journal or conference proceedings

vetenskaplig artikel, vetenskaplig publikation

vetenskaplig artikel, vetenskaplig publikation

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monograph
monograph
[Substantiv]

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

monografi, detaljerad studie

monografi, detaljerad studie

Ex: Libraries often house monographs that delve deep into niche subjects, providing invaluable resources for researchers. 
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scientific journal
scientific journal
[Substantiv]

a periodical publication that contains peer-reviewed articles reporting the results of original research or review articles summarizing the current state of research on a particular topic in science or medicine

vetenskaplig tidskrift, vetenskaplig journal

vetenskaplig tidskrift, vetenskaplig journal

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treaty
treaty
[Substantiv]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

fördrag

fördrag

Ex: The two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations. 
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edited volume
edited volume
[Substantiv]

a book consisting of a collection of chapters or articles written by different authors, and compiled and edited by one or more editors

redigerad volym, kollektivt verk

redigerad volym, kollektivt verk

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conference proceedings

a collection of academic papers, presentations, and discussions that are published following an academic conference or symposium

konferenshandlingar, konferensrapport

konferenshandlingar, konferensrapport

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news story
news story
[Substantiv]

a factual account or report of an event, issue, or situation that is of interest to the public, and is published or broadcast by a news organization in various media formats such as newspapers, TV, radio, or online platforms

nyhetsberättelse, reportage

nyhetsberättelse, reportage

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editorial
editorial
[Substantiv]

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

ledare

ledare

Ex: The editorial argued for more investment in public transportation. 
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opinion piece
opinion piece
[Substantiv]

a written article or essay expressing the personal opinions or viewpoints of the author on a particular topic, often published in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication

debattartikel, ledare

debattartikel, ledare

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manifesto
manifesto
[Substantiv]

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifest, offentlig förklaring

manifest, offentlig förklaring

Ex: The activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause. 
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announcement
announcement
[Substantiv]

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

tillkännagivande, meddelande

tillkännagivande, meddelande

Ex: The couple made an announcement to their friends and family about their engagement. 
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textbook
textbook
[Substantiv]

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

lärobok, skolbok

lärobok, skolbok

Ex: The textbook for the biology course is quite comprehensive. 
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study guide
study guide
[Substantiv]

a material that is used by students to help them understand a particular topic or subject

studieguide, studiehandbok

studieguide, studiehandbok

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field guide
field guide
[Substantiv]

a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife, plants, rocks, or other natural objects encountered in the field

fältguide, bestämningsbok

fältguide, bestämningsbok

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travelog
travelog
[Substantiv]

a narrative or documentary that chronicles the experiences of a traveler, often including descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the cultures experienced

reseskildring, resedagbok

reseskildring, resedagbok

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recipe
recipe
[Substantiv]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

recept

recept

Ex: She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient. 
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cookbook
cookbook
[Substantiv]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

kokbok, receptbok

kokbok, receptbok

Ex: She referred to her grandmother's old cookbook for traditional family recipes passed down through generations. 
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user guide
user guide
[Substantiv]

a document that provides instructions, information, and guidance on how to use a particular product or service

användarhandbok, användarguide

användarhandbok, användarguide

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self-help book
self-help book
[Substantiv]

a type of book that provides guidance, advice, and instructions on a variety of personal and professional topics, with the aim of improving oneself and one's life

självhjälpsbok, personlig utvecklingsbok

självhjälpsbok, personlig utvecklingsbok

Ex: She picked up a self-help book to improve her time management skills. 
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science book
science book
[Substantiv]

a written work about a scientific topic or related topics, often written for a general audience or for students

vetenskapsbok, vetenskapligt verk

vetenskapsbok, vetenskapligt verk

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oration
oration
[Substantiv]

a formal speech delivered with eloquence and skill, usually given on a special occasion or to honor a specific person or event

tal, oration

tal, oration

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saying
saying
[Substantiv]

a short, commonly known expression that conveys a general truth, advice, or observation

ordspråk, sägen

ordspråk, sägen

Ex: The saying "better late than never" encourages trying, even if delayed. 
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academic publishing

the process of producing and distributing academic works such as research papers, articles, books, and other forms of scholarship in various fields of study

akademisk publicering

akademisk publicering

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creative non-fiction

a genre of writing that uses literary techniques and narrative elements to present true events and experiences in a compelling and engaging way

kreativ sakprosa, litterär sakprosa

kreativ sakprosa, litterär sakprosa

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design document
design document
[Substantiv]

a detailed document that describes how a software product will be built, including the system architecture, user interface design, data design, and any other components needed for the successful implementation of the software

designdokument, design dokument

designdokument, design dokument

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journal
journal
[Substantiv]

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

tidskrift, tidning

tidskrift, tidning

Ex: He subscribed to a travel journal to get tips for his upcoming vacation. 
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natural history
natural history
[Substantiv]

the scientific study of organisms and their environment, including their behavior, anatomy, physiology, distribution, and ecology, among other things

naturhistoria, naturvetenskap

naturhistoria, naturvetenskap

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popular science
popular science
[Substantiv]

a genre of science writing that is aimed at a general audience and seeks to explain scientific concepts and discoveries in an accessible and engaging way

populärvetenskap, vetenskaplig popularisering

populärvetenskap, vetenskaplig popularisering

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miscellany
miscellany
[Substantiv]

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

samling, antologi

samling, antologi

Ex: The publisher released a miscellany of 19th-century romantic poetry. 
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statute
statute
[Substantiv]

an officially written and established law

lag, stadga

lag, stadga

Ex: The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. 
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bildungsroman
bildungsroman
[Substantiv]

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

utvecklingsroman, bildningsroman

utvecklingsroman, bildningsroman

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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commentary
commentary
[Substantiv]

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

kommentar, analys

kommentar, analys

Ex: The historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning. 
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covenant
covenant
[Substantiv]

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

förbund, avtal

förbund, avtal

Ex: The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation. 
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critique
critique
[Substantiv]

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

kritik

kritik

Ex: The art professor provided a thorough critique of the student's painting, praising its composition while suggesting improvements to the color scheme. 
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misery literature
misery literature
[Substantiv]

a genre of literature that deals with depressing and tragic events or situations, often exploring themes of suffering, pain, and despair

eländelitteratur, tragisk litteratur

eländelitteratur, tragisk litteratur

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festschrift
festschrift
[Substantiv]

a book or other publication containing articles, essays, or studies contributed by a number of authors to honor a distinguished scholar or public figure

en festskrift, en hyllningspublikation

en festskrift, en hyllningspublikation

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