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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: For her school project, she consulted several volumes of the encyclopedia to gather relevant information. 

För sitt skolprojekt konsulterade hon flera volymer av encyklopedin för att samla relevant information.

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chronicle
chronicle
[Substantiv]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

krönika, annaler

krönika, annaler

Ex: The chronicle covered the major battles of the Civil War in sequence. 

Kröningen täckte de stora slagen i inbördeskriget i ordning.

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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 digital resource that lists words and explains their meanings or gives their equivalents in another language

ordbok,  lexikon

ordbok, lexikon

Ex: Students are allowed to use a dictionary during the exercise. 
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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: The teacher encouraged students to use a thesaurus to avoid repeating the same words. 

Läraren uppmuntrade eleverna att använda en tesaurus för att undvika att upprepa samma ord.

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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: The local photography club publishes a yearbook showcasing members' best photos, group outings, and photography tips from the past year. 

Den lokala fotoklubben publicerar en årbok som visar medlemmarnas bästa foton, grupputflykter och fototips från det gångna året.

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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 plumber gave a free quotation for fixing the leaky faucet in the kitchen. 
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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: Many celebrities publish an autobiography to give fans insight into their private lives. 

Många kändisar publicerar en självbiografi för att ge fans insikt i deras privatliv.

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biography
biography
[Substantiv]

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

biografi, livshistoria

biografi, livshistoria

Ex: He spent years researching to write an accurate biography of the historical figure. 

Han ägnade år åt forskning för att skriva en korrekt biografi om den historiska figuren.

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confession
confession
[Substantiv]

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

bekännelse, skriftemål

bekännelse, skriftemål

Ex: I owe you a confession—I accidentally broke your vase. 

Jag är skyldig dig en bekännelse—jag råkade slå sönder din vas.

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diary
diary
[Substantiv]

a book or journal in which a person regularly records experiences, events, thoughts, or feelings

Ex: His childhood diary was discovered in an old box. 
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log
log
[Substantiv]

an official written record of events, conditions, or activities during a voyage, flight, or expedition

loggbok,  skeppsdagbok

loggbok, skeppsdagbok

Ex: According to the log, the vessel reached port on Tuesday. 
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memoir
memoir
[Substantiv]

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

memoar,  självbiografi

memoar, självbiografi

Ex: Her memoir focuses on the decade she spent living abroad. 
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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: The epistle to the Ephesians emphasizes unity in the body of Christ. 

Brevet till efesierna betonar enhet i Kristi kropp.

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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: She wrote a letter to her grandmother. 
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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: The epitaph quoted her favorite poem to represent the creative spirit she brought to her art. 

Gravskriften citerade hennes favoritdikt för att representera den kreativa anda hon förde till sin konst.

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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: His book review criticized the weak character development but praised the plot twists. 

Bokrecensionen kritiserade den svaga karaktärsutvecklingen men berömde vändningarna i handlingen.

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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 worth reading. 
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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: The book is a polemic against cultural relativism. 

Boken är en polemik mot kulturell relativism.

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essay
essay
[Substantiv]

a short piece of writing that discusses, analyzes, or presents ideas about a particular subject

Ex: Daniel received a high grade for his history essay. 
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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: The scholar spent years researching and writing her monograph on medieval literature, delving into previously unexplored aspects of the subject. 

Forskaren tillbringade år med att forskning och skriva sin monografi om medeltida litteratur, och fördjupade sig i tidigare outforskade aspekter av ämnet.

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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 the conflict. 
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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 newspaper published an editorial criticizing the proposed changes. 
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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: During the campaign, the candidate's manifesto was widely discussed in the media. 

Under kampanjen diskuterades kandidatens manifest i stor utsträckning i media.

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announcement
announcement
[Substantiv]

a public or official statement giving information about something

tillkännagivande,  meddelande

tillkännagivande, meddelande

Ex: Sarah heard the announcement over the station's loudspeaker. 
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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: He used his textbook to prepare for the upcoming exams. 

Han använde sin lärobok för att förbereda sig för de kommande proven.

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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]

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including the ingredients needed

Ex: I changed the recipe slightly by adding more garlic. 
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cookbook
cookbook
[Substantiv]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

kokbok, receptbok

kokbok, receptbok

Ex: The celebrity chef released a new cookbook featuring his signature dishes and cooking techniques. 

Den kända kocken släppte en ny kokbok som presenterar hans signaturrätter och matlagningstekniker.

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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: He’s been reading a self-help book about managing stress at work. 

Han har läst en självhjälpsbok om att hantera stress på jobbet.

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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: Her grandmother often repeated the saying, "A stitch in time saves nine." 

Hennes mormor upprepade ofta ordspråket: « En stygn i rätt tid sparar nio. »

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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: The article appeared in a medical journal. 
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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: He edited a miscellany featuring essays by emerging writers. 

Han redigerade en samling som innehåller essäer av framväxande författare.

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statute
statute
[Substantiv]

a written law formally enacted by a legislative body

lag

lag

Ex: The company was fined for violating a federal statute. 
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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: Many bildungsroman stories feature themes of identity, independence, and the search for meaning in a complex world. 

Många Bildungsroman-berättelser innehåller teman om identitet, självständighet och sökandet efter mening i en komplex värld.

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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 commentary on the political speech highlighted its contradictions. 

Kommentaren om det politiska talet belyste dess motsägelser.

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covenant
covenant
[Substantiv]

a formal promise or agreement, especially one involving regular payments

åtagande,  avtal

åtagande, avtal

Ex: Daniel carefully reviewed every covenant in the agreement before signing. 
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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 architect welcomed constructive critique from peers on the design proposal, aiming to refine the building's functionality. 
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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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