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B1 Ordlista - Literature

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om litteratur, såsom "författare", "bästsäljare", "fiktion" etc., förberedda för B1-inlärare.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
author
[Substantiv]

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

författare, skribent

författare, skribent

Ex: The literary critic praised the author's prose style , noting its elegance and sophistication .Den litterära kritikern berömde **författarens** prosastil och noterade dess elegans och sofistikering.
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bestseller
[Substantiv]

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

bästsäljare, bestseller

bästsäljare, bestseller

Ex: The cookbook quickly became a bestseller due to its unique recipes .Kokboken blev snabbt en **bästsäljare** på grund av sina unika recept.
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biography
[Substantiv]

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

biografi, livshistoria

biografi, livshistoria

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .
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fairy tale
[Substantiv]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

saga, trollsaga

saga, trollsaga

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .Bibliotekets samling innehåller ett brett utbud av **sagor**, från tidlösa klassiker till moderna omberättelser.
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fiction
[Substantiv]

a type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.

fiktion, roman

fiktion, roman

Ex: Fiction allows writers to create characters and plots that don't exist in real life.**Fiktion** gör det möjligt för författare att skapa karaktärer och handlingar som inte finns i verkligheten.
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non-fiction
[Substantiv]

a type of literature about real people, or events, etc.

facklitteratur

facklitteratur

Ex: The biography she wrote is considered a masterpiece of non-fiction literature .
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introduction
[Substantiv]

the part of a book or speech that provides a brief explanation of what it is about

introduktion

introduktion

Ex: The tour guide started the excursion with an introduction to the historical significance of the landmark they were about to explore .Guiden började exkursionen med en **introduktion** till den historiska betydelsen av landmärket de skulle utforska.
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metaphor
[Substantiv]

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

metafor, stilfigur

metafor, stilfigur

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Hennes tal var fyllt med kraftfulla **metaforer** som rörde publiken.
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mystery
[Substantiv]

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

mysterium, gåta

mysterium, gåta

Ex: She enjoys reading mystery novels with clever plot twists.Hon tycker om att läsa **deckare** med smarta vändningar i handlingen.
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myth
[Substantiv]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

myt, legend

myt, legend

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .Byborna förde **myt** vidare genom generationerna.
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plot
[Substantiv]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

handling, plot

handling, plot

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .Kritiker berömde **handlingen** i filmen för dess originalitet och djup.
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poem
[Substantiv]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

dikt, poem

dikt, poem

Ex: Her poem, rich with metaphors and rhythm , captured the essence of nature .Hennes **dikt**, rik på metaforer och rytm, fångade naturens väsen.
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poetry
[Substantiv]

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

poesi

poesi

Ex: Poetry has been a form of artistic expression for centuries , shaping cultures and societies .**Poesi** har under århundraden varit en form av konstnärligt uttryck, som format kulturer och samhällen.
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quotation
[Substantiv]

a sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats

citat

citat

Ex: She shared a motivational quotation from a well-known author on social media .Hon delade ett motiverande **citat** från en känd författare på sociala medier.
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to quote
[Verb]

to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.

citera, återge

citera, återge

Ex: The politician quoted Winston Churchill , saying , " Success is not final , failure is not fatal : It is the courage to continue that counts . "Politikern **citerade** Winston Churchill och sa: "Framgång är inte slutgiltig, misslyckande är inte dödligt: det är modet att fortsätta som räknas."
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to review
[Verb]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

recensera, kritisera

recensera, kritisera

Ex: The website allows users to review books and leave comments .Webbplatsen låter användare **recensera** böcker och lämna kommentarer.
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setting
[Substantiv]

the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

miljö, scen

miljö, scen

Ex: The setting of the fantasy saga is an ancient kingdom filled with magic .**Miljön** för fantasysagan är ett forntida kungarike fyllt av magi.
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short story
[Substantiv]

a complete story that is not long and can be read in a short time

novell, kort berättelse

novell, kort berättelse

Ex: He prefers reading short stories to novels because they are concise and impactful .Han föredrar att läsa **noveller** framför romaner eftersom de är koncisa och slagkraftiga.
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storyline
[Substantiv]

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

handling, storyline

handling, storyline

Ex: The novel ’s storyline follows the journey of a young girl finding her family .Romanens **handling** följer resan hos en ung flicka som hittar sin familj.
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storyteller
[Substantiv]

someone who creates and shares stories

berättare, sagoberättare

berättare, sagoberättare

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tale
[Substantiv]

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

berättelse, saga

berättelse, saga

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title
[Substantiv]

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

titel, namn

titel, namn

Ex: The artwork 's title captures the essence of the artist 's inspiration .Konstverkets **titel** fångar essensen av konstnärens inspiration.
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verse
[Substantiv]

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

vers, strof

vers, strof

Ex: The poem 's first verse set the tone for the rest of the piece .Diktens första **vers** satte tonen för resten av verket.
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writing
[Substantiv]

(plural) written works particularly those belonging to an author or covering a specific topic

skrifter

skrifter

Ex: The library shelves were filled with a diverse array of writing, from classic novels to contemporary essays , catering to readers of all interests and tastes .Bibliotekshyllorna var fyllda med en mångfald av **skrifter**, från klassiska romaner till moderna essäer, som tillgodosåg läsare av alla intressen och smaker.
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Gothic
[adjektiv]

(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural

gotisk, mystisk och mörk

gotisk, mystisk och mörk

Ex: Gothic literature immerses readers in a world where the line between the natural and the supernatural blurs , inviting them to explore the darker recesses of the human psyche .**Gotisk** litteratur fördjupar läsarna i en värld där gränsen mellan det naturliga och det övernaturliga suddas ut och inbjuder dem att utforska de mörkare vrårna av den mänskliga psyket.
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literary
[adjektiv]

related to literature, especially in terms of its style, structure, or content

litterär, relaterad till litteratur

litterär, relaterad till litteratur

Ex: His writing style was highly literary, with rich descriptions and complex characters .Hans skrivstil var mycket **litterär**, med rika beskrivningar och komplexa karaktärer.
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poetic
[adjektiv]

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

poetisk, lyrisk

poetisk, lyrisk

Ex: Her speech was filled with poetic imagery , weaving together words like a masterful poet .Hennes tal var fyllt med **poetiska bilder**, vävande ord som en mästarlik poet.
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young adult
[adjektiv]

relating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents

ung vuxen, tonåring

ung vuxen, tonåring

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play
[Substantiv]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

pjäs, teaterstycke

pjäs, teaterstycke

Ex: Her award-winning play received rave reviews from both critics and audiences .Hennes prisbelönta pjäs **play** fick glödande recensioner från både kritiker och publik.
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