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Beşeri Bilimler SAT - Edebiyat ve Kültür

Burada SAT sınavlarında başarılı olmanız için ihtiyaç duyacağınız "alıntı", "stanza", "melodramatik" vb. gibi edebiyat ve kültürle ilgili bazı İngilizce kelimeleri öğreneceksiniz.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
prose
[isim]

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

düz yazı

düz yazı

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

a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm

serbest şiir

serbest şiir

stanza
[isim]

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

şiir kıtası

şiir kıtası

Ex: stanza's rhyme scheme was ABAB , giving the poem a rhythmic flow .
sonnet
[isim]

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

sone

sone

Ex: She wrote sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .
ballad
[isim]

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

türkü

türkü

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

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

baş karakter

baş karakter

Ex: protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .
heroine
[isim]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

kadın kahraman

kadın kahraman

Ex: The story is about heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .
allegory
[isim]

a story, poem, etc. in which the characters and events are used as symbols to convey moral or political lessons

alegori

alegori

Ex: The children 's book uses allegory to teach lessons about friendship and teamwork through a story about a group of animals working together .

the use of words and expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid, imaginative image or effect in the reader's mind

mecazi dil

mecazi dil

a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order

ters yineleme

ters yineleme

a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

kişileştirme

kişileştirme

Ex: She personification to depict the flowers as dancing in the breeze .
allusion
[isim]

a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

gönderme

gönderme

Ex: The poetallusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .
pun
[isim]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

cinas

cinas

Ex: pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .
metaphor
[isim]

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

mecaz

mecaz

Ex: Her speech was filled with metaphors that moved the audience .
simile
[isim]

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

benzetme

benzetme

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

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

ironi

ironi

Ex: irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .
tone
[isim]

the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work

vurgu, anlatım şekli

vurgu, anlatım şekli

canon
[isim]

a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion

eserler

eserler

Ex: " The Great Gatsby " by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often included in canon of American literature .

marks and notes written in the margins of a book or document

kenar notları

kenar notları

memoir
[isim]

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

anı yazısı

anı yazısı

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

otobiyografi

otobiyografi

Ex: autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .

a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format

resimli roman

resimli roman

Ex: She discovered graphic novel series that explores historical events .

a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story

ucuz roman

ucuz roman

backstory
[isim]

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

özgeçmiş

özgeçmiş

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

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

seçmeler, antoloji

seçmeler, antoloji

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

an author whose work is published under someone else's name

birinin yerine yazan

birinin yerine yazan

Ex: ghostwriter's name remained confidential while the author 's name was on the cover .

a written document, book, or musical composition created by hand rather than being produced using a typewriter or printing press

el yazması, manüskript

el yazması, manüskript

Ex: Before the printing press was invented , monks painstakingly manuscripts by hand in scriptoriums .
scroll
[isim]

a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts

sargı

sargı

burlesque
[isim]

an absurd or comically exaggerated replication of a literary or dramatic work

taşlama

taşlama

satirical
[sıfat]

intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way

alaycı

alaycı

Ex: The film satirical elements to challenge social norms .
melodramatic
[sıfat]

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

melo-dramatik, abartılı duygu yüklü

melo-dramatik, abartılı duygu yüklü

Ex: The teenager 's diary entries were filled melodramatic accounts of daily challenges and triumphs .

to select and extract a passage, segment, or portion from a larger text, usually for reference or quotation

alıntı yapmak, seçmek

alıntı yapmak, seçmek

Ex: The teacher asked the students excerpt relevant paragraphs from the textbook for their essays .

to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details

kurgulamak

kurgulamak

Ex: Authors fictionalize distant memories to explore deeper emotional truths in their writing .
glyph
[isim]

a specific graphical representation or shape of a character or symbol within a writing system

glif, sembol

glif, sembol

(grammar) a phrase or word used suddenly to express a particular emotion

ünlem

ünlem

Ex: During the debate , the speaker highlighted the importance interjection in conveying emotions in speech .
syntax
[isim]

(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language

sözdizim

sözdizim

Ex: Syntax analysis helps in identifying how sentence elements like nouns , verbs , and adjectives interact within a given linguistic framework .
dialect
[isim]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

lehçe

lehçe

Ex: Linguists dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .

(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking

tonlama

tonlama

Ex: Intonation is an important aspect of spoken language that helps listeners interpret the speaker 's attitude , mood , and intention , contributing to effective communication .
acronym
[isim]

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

baş harflerden oluşan sözcük

baş harflerden oluşan sözcük

Ex: The company name was created as acronym from its founders ' initials .

a type of abbreviation where the first letter of each word in a phrase or name is used to form a pronounceable acronym-like string of letters

kısaltma, baş harflerden oluşan kısaltma

kısaltma, baş harflerden oluşan kısaltma

etymology
[isim]

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

kökenbilim

kökenbilim

Ex: etymology of " amplify " reveals its roots in Latin " amplus , " meaning large or spacious .
linguist
[isim]

an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects

dilbilimci, lingvist

dilbilimci, lingvist

Ex: Linguists contribute to language preservation efforts , documenting and revitalizing endangered languages .
mythology
[isim]

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

mitoloji

mitoloji

Ex: Many cultures around the world have their mythology, which reflects their history , values , and worldview .
chimera
[isim]

a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail

Kimera

Kimera

basilisk
[isim]

a legendary reptile, often depicted as having a deadly gaze or venomous breath

basilisk, basilisk yarasa

basilisk, basilisk yarasa

Ex: The ancient texts warned of basilisk's power , advising caution to those who dared to confront it .
folklore
[isim]

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

folklor

folklor

Ex: Folklore can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .
custom
[isim]

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

örf, gelenek

örf, gelenek

Ex: custom of having afternoon tea is still popular in some parts of the UK .
lore
[isim]

collective knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and stories passed down within a culture or community, typically through storytelling

bilgelik, mitoloji

bilgelik, mitoloji

Ex: Exploring lore of ancient civilizations helps archaeologists understand their societal structures and religious practices .
elegy
[isim]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

mersiye

mersiye

Ex: Through elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .
heritage
[isim]

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

kültürel miras, miras

kültürel miras, miras

Ex: The cityheritage is reflected in its ancient buildings and festivals .

a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture

altkültür, içkültür

altkültür, içkültür

Ex: The punk subculture emerged in the 1970s as a rebellion against mainstream culture, with its distinctive music, fashion, and anti-establishment attitudes still prevalent among its followers today.
rebirth
[isim]

a renewed period of growth, popularity, or significance, particularly in cultural, artistic, or economic contexts

yeniden doğuş, canlanma

yeniden doğuş, canlanma

Ex: The rebirth of the neighborhood came with new businesses and community initiatives .
time-honored
[sıfat]

(of traditions, practices, or customs) respected and followed for a long time because of their enduring value or significance

geleneksel, köklü

geleneksel, köklü

Ex: The library is a repository time-honored literature that has shaped generations of readers .
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