Top Notch 3A - Unit 4 - Preview

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Preview in the Top Notch 3A coursebook, such as "mystery", "non-fiction", "autobiography", etc.

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genre [noun]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Ex: Abstract art is a genre that breaks away from traditional representation .

book [noun]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

Ex: My favorite book is a classic novel that has been passed down through generations .

fiction [noun]

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

Ex: His favorite genre of fiction includes science fiction and fantasy .

novel [noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures .

mystery [noun]

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

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thriller [noun]

a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

Ex: She ’s a fan of crime thrillers , especially those with complex plots .

science fiction [noun]

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

Ex: She is writing a science fiction story about time travel .

short story [noun]

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

Ex: His short story won first place in the writing competition .

non-fiction [noun]

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

Ex: His latest non-fiction book explores the life of a famous scientist .

biography [noun]

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

Ex: The new biography of the famous artist became a bestseller overnight .

autobiography [noun]

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

Ex: She decided to write an autobiography after retiring to reflect on her experiences .

self-help book [noun]

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

Ex: His self-help book focuses on building confidence and overcoming fear .

travel book [noun]

a book that provides information, stories, or advice about traveling to different places, often including details on destinations, culture, and tips for travelers

Ex: She gave him a travel book as a gift for his upcoming adventure .

Top Notch 3A
Unit 1 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Lesson 1	Unit 2 - Lesson 2	Unit 2 - Lesson 4
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