Гуманітарні Науки ACT - Література і культура
Тут ви дізнаєтесь деякі англійські слова, пов’язані з літературою та культурою, наприклад «elegy», «satirical», «memoir» тощо, які допоможуть вам покращити свої ACTs.
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Вікторина
a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter

строка, сторофа

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

сонет

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

антиметабола

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

персоніфікація

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

алюзія, посилання

(of a story, play, image, etc.) using characters or events in a symbolic sense that represent a concept, quality, etc.

алегоричний, символічний

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

гру слов, каламбур

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

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

порівняння, подібність

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

іронія

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

маргіналія, помітки на полях

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

мемуари, спогади

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

графічний роман, комікс

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

антологія

a handwritten or typed document that has not yet been published or printed, often used to refer to an author's draft of a book or other literary work

рукопис, чернетка

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

сатиричний, іронічний

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

пергамент, рукопис

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

вигук, виклик

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

канон, корпус

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

героїня
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

образна мова, метафорична мова

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

мелодраматичний

a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story

дешевий роман, дешевка

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

фантазувати, перетворювати на вигадку

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

передісторія, історія персони

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

привидений письменник, привидений автор

a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface

гліф, декоративний символ

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

синтаксис, структура речень

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

діалект

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

ініціалізм, акронім

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

етимологія

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

лінгвіст, експерт з мовознавства

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

міфологія

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

хімера

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

базиліск

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

бурлеск, пародія

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

фольклор, народні традиції

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

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

знання, повір'я

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

елегія, пам'ятна поема

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

культурна спадщина, спадщина

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

давній, заслужений

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

субкультура, альтернативна культура

