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انسانیات SAT - ادب اور ثقافت

یہاں آپ ادب اور ثقافت سے متعلق کچھ انگریزی الفاظ سیکھیں گے، جیسے "اقتباس"، "بند"، "میلوڈرامائیٹک" وغیرہ، جو آپ کو اپنے SATs میں کامیاب ہونے کے لیے درکار ہوں گے۔

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
prose
prose
[اسم]

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

نثر

نثر

Ex: Her writing style is characterized by clear and concise prose, making her novels accessible to a wide audience. 
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free verse
free verse
[اسم]

a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm

آزاد نظم, آزاد شاعری

آزاد نظم, آزاد شاعری

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stanza
stanza
[اسم]

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

بند, قطعہ

بند, قطعہ

Ex: The poem was structured with four stanzas, each following a different theme. 
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sonnet
sonnet
[اسم]

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

سونٹ, چودہ مصرعوں کی نظم

سونٹ, چودہ مصرعوں کی نظم

Ex: He struggled to fit his thoughts into the strict format of a sonnet. 
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ballad
ballad
[اسم]

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

گیت, داستانی گیت

گیت, داستانی گیت

Ex: The troubadours of medieval Europe traveled from town to town, singing ballads of love and chivalry. 
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protagonist
protagonist
[اسم]

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

مرکزی کردار, ہیرو

مرکزی کردار, ہیرو

Ex: The protagonist of the novel is a young orphan who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. 
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heroine
heroine
[اسم]

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

ہیروئن, مرکزی خاتون کردار

ہیروئن, مرکزی خاتون کردار

Ex: She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel. 
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allegory
allegory
[اسم]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

تمثیل, علامتی داستان

تمثیل, علامتی داستان

Ex: The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic allegory depicting the soul's journey toward salvation. 
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figurative language

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

مجازی زبان, تصویری زبان

مجازی زبان, تصویری زبان

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antimetabole
antimetabole
[اسم]

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

اینٹی میٹابول, الٹ پھیر

اینٹی میٹابول, الٹ پھیر

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personification

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

تشخیص, تجسم

تشخیص, تجسم

Ex: The poem’s personification of the wind made it seem alive and restless. 
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allusion
allusion
[اسم]

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

اشارہ, حوالہ

اشارہ, حوالہ

Ex: Her comment about "meeting her Waterloo" was an allusion to Napoleon's final defeat, implying she faced an insurmountable challenge. 
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pun
pun
[اسم]

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

لفظی کھیل, مزاحیہ جملہ

لفظی کھیل, مزاحیہ جملہ

Ex: She made a clever pun during the meeting that had everyone laughing. 
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metaphor
metaphor
[اسم]

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

استعارہ, صنعت بیان

استعارہ, صنعت بیان

Ex: He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth. 
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simile
simile
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a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

تشبیہ, موازنہ

تشبیہ, موازنہ

Ex: The poet used a simile to compare the clouds to cotton candy, painting a vivid picture of their fluffy, ethereal appearance. 
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irony
irony
[اسم]

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

طنز

طنز

Ex: His irony was so sharp that some people didn’t realize he was mocking them. 
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tone
tone
[اسم]

the quality or character of speech, writing, or behavior that reflects the speaker's or writer's attitude

لہجہ, سروں کا انداز

لہجہ, سروں کا انداز

Ex: The essay's tone was formal and authoritative. 
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canon
canon
[اسم]

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

کینن

کینن

Ex: Shakespeare's plays are considered part of the literary canon in English literature. 
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marginalia
marginalia
[اسم]

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

حاشیہ نگاری, حاشیے پر لکھے گئے نوٹس

حاشیہ نگاری, حاشیے پر لکھے گئے نوٹس

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memoir
memoir
[اسم]

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

یادداشتیں, خود نوشت

یادداشتیں, خود نوشت

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autobiography

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

آپ بیتی, یادداشتیں

آپ بیتی, یادداشتیں

Ex: He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world. 
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graphic novel

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

گرافک ناول, کومک

گرافک ناول, کومک

Ex: She is reading a graphic novel that explores dystopian themes. 
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dime novel
dime novel
[اسم]

a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story

سستا ناول, جاسوسی یا ڈرامائی کہانی والا ناول

سستا ناول, جاسوسی یا ڈرامائی کہانی والا ناول

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backstory
backstory
[اسم]

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

پس منظر, گزشتہ کہانی

پس منظر, گزشتہ کہانی

Ex: The author revealed the protagonist's tragic backstory through a series of flashbacks scattered throughout the novel. 
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anthology
anthology
[اسم]

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

انتھولوجی, مجموعہ

انتھولوجی, مجموعہ

Ex: The university library boasts an extensive anthology of classical literature. 
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ghostwriter
ghostwriter
[اسم]

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

بھوت مصنف, سایہ مصنف

بھوت مصنف, سایہ مصنف

Ex: The celebrity hired a ghostwriter to pen their memoirs. 
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manuscript
manuscript
[اسم]

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

قلمی نسخہ, ہاتھ سے لکھا ہوا دستاویز

قلمی نسخہ, ہاتھ سے لکھا ہوا دستاویز

Ex: The historian studied ancient manuscripts to uncover details about daily life in medieval Europe. 
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scroll
scroll
[اسم]

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

طومار, پردہ

طومار, پردہ

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burlesque
burlesque
[اسم]

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

مزاحیہ نقل, مضحکہ خیز تقلید

مزاحیہ نقل, مضحکہ خیز تقلید

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satirical
satirical
[صفت]

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

طنزیہ, طعنہ آمیز

طنزیہ, طعنہ آمیز

Ex: The novel is a satirical critique of modern society. 
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melodramatic
melodramatic
[صفت]

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

میلوڈرامائی, مبالغہ آمیز

میلوڈرامائی, مبالغہ آمیز

Ex: Sarah's reaction to the minor inconvenience was melodramatic, complete with tears and exclamations. 
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to excerpt
to excerpt
[فعل]

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

انتخاب کرنا, اقتباس کرنا

انتخاب کرنا, اقتباس کرنا

Ex: The author excerpted a compelling passage from her latest novel for promotional purposes. 
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to fictionalize

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

افسانہ بنانا, ناول میں تبدیل کرنا

افسانہ بنانا, ناول میں تبدیل کرنا

Ex: The author fictionalized her childhood experiences in her bestselling novel. 
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glyph
glyph
[اسم]

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

گلف, گرافک کردار

گلف, گرافک کردار

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interjection
interjection
[اسم]

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

فجائیہ, ندائیہ

فجائیہ, ندائیہ

Ex: The teacher explained the concept of interjection during grammar class. 
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syntax
syntax
[اسم]

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

نحو, گرامر کی ساخت

نحو, گرامر کی ساخت

Ex: In linguistics, syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences, determining how words are arranged to convey meaning. 
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dialect
dialect
[اسم]

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

بولی, لہجہ

بولی, لہجہ

Ex: A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. 
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intonation
intonation
[اسم]

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

لحن

لحن

Ex: In phonetics, intonation refers to the pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, which conveys meaning, emotion, and emphasis. 
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acronym
acronym
[اسم]

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

مخفف, مختصر

مخفف, مختصر

Ex: NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 
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initialism
initialism
[اسم]

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

مخفف, اکرونیم

مخفف, اکرونیم

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etymology
etymology
[اسم]

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

علم الاشتقاق

علم الاشتقاق

Ex: Linguists trace the etymology of "vocabulary" back to Latin "vocabulum," meaning word. 
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linguist
linguist
[اسم]

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

ماہر لسانیات

ماہر لسانیات

Ex: The linguist conducted research on the syntax and grammar of an endangered indigenous language. 
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mythology
mythology
[اسم]

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

علم الاساطیر

علم الاساطیر

Ex: Greek mythology includes stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes such as Zeus, Athena, and Hercules. 
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basilisk
basilisk
[اسم]

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

بیسلِسک, اساطیری رینگنے والا جانور

بیسلِسک, اساطیری رینگنے والا جانور

Ex: The basilisk was feared throughout ancient lore for its deadly gaze. 
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folklore
folklore
[اسم]

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

لوک کہانیاں, روایتی عقائد

لوک کہانیاں, روایتی عقائد

Ex: Folklore encompasses a wide range of cultural expressions, including myths, legends, fairy tales, folk songs, and folk dances. 
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custom
custom
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a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

رواج, رسم

رواج, رسم

Ex: It is a custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a house. 
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lore
lore
[اسم]

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

علم, روایت

علم, روایت

Ex: The tribe's elders passed down ancient lore about the origins of their people. 
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elegy
elegy
[اسم]

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

مرثیہ, ماتمی گیت

مرثیہ, ماتمی گیت

Ex: The poet composed an elegy to mourn the passing of a beloved friend, capturing the grief and longing felt by those left behind. 
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heritage
heritage
[اسم]

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

ورثہ, ثقافتی ورثہ

ورثہ, ثقافتی ورثہ

Ex: The festival celebrates our cultural heritage with traditional dances and music. 
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subculture
subculture
[اسم]

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

ذیلی ثقافت, سب کلچر

ذیلی ثقافت, سب کلچر

Ex: The goth subculture, characterized by its dark fashion and music preferences, often congregates in alternative clubs and events. 
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rebirth
rebirth
[اسم]

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

نئی زندگی, احیا

نئی زندگی, احیا

Ex: The city underwent a cultural rebirth, revitalizing its arts scene and historical landmarks. 
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time-honored
time-honored
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(of traditions, practices, or customs) respected and followed for a long time because of their enduring value or significance

محترم, روایتی

محترم, روایتی

Ex: The time-honored ceremony has been celebrated in our family for generations. 
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