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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 2 - 2A - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A - Part 2 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "fable", "compelling", "macabre", etc.

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a category or type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or theme

Ex: Graphic novels are now considered a literary genre in their own right .
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a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

Ex: The library has a section just for comic books and graphic novels .
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fable
[noun]

a short story on morality with animal characters

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.
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a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .
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fantasy
[noun]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .
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folktale
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a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

Ex: The children listened intently as their grandmother shared an old folk tale.
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a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format

Ex: She discovered a graphic novel series that explores historical events .
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myth
[noun]

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

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .
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novel
[noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The thriller novel kept me up all night , I could n't put it down .
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chilling
[Adjective]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

Ex: The chilling warning from the fortune teller made her rethink her decisions .
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compelling
[Adjective]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

Ex: His compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .
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fast-moving
[Adjective]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

Ex: The fast-moving car sped down the highway , weaving through traffic with remarkable agility .
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light-hearted
[Adjective]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

Ex: The light-hearted melody of the song brought smiles to the faces of everyone in the room .
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lightweight
[Adjective]

lacking depth or substance, offering only surface-level engagement

Ex: The magazine articles were lightweight, focusing more on style than content .
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macabre
[Adjective]

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

Ex: The macabre setting of the old, abandoned asylum was perfect for the horror movie.
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nail-biting
[Adjective]

causing intense nervousness or anxiety, often due to uncertainty or anticipation

Ex: The nail-biting chase scene had the audience at the edge of their seats .
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poignant
[Adjective]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

Ex: The movie ended with a poignant scene that left the audience in tears .
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predictable
[Adjective]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

Ex: The outcome of the experiment was predictable, based on the known laws of physics .
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sensational
[Adjective]

causing people to experience great interest, shock, curiosity, or excitement

Ex: The sensational aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery , enticing customers inside .
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sentimental
[Adjective]

showing or aiming to stir feelings of tenderness, or sorrow, in a way that may seem exaggerated

Ex: The play was criticized for its sentimental dialogue .
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shallow
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lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

Ex: The book had an intriguing premise , but the characters felt shallow and undeveloped .
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slow-moving
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progressing or acting at a slow pace or speed

Ex: The company ’s slow-moving approval process frustrated employees .
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tedious
[Adjective]

using too many words, making it boring or tiresome to read or listen to

Ex: Listening to his tedious explanations made the project seem more complicated than it was .
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causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

Ex: The thought-provoking documentary shed light on pressing social issues and prompted viewers to reevaluate their perspectives .
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touching
[Adjective]

bringing about strong emotions, often causing feelings of sympathy or warmth

Ex: The film ended with a touching scene of forgiveness .
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convincing
[Adjective]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

Ex: The convincing logic of her proposal won over the skeptical members of the committee .
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bookworm
[noun]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

Ex: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .
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heavy going
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a difficult and challenging situation or task that requires significant effort to overcome or complete

Ex: The intricate puzzle proved to be heavy going, with its intricate design and numerous pieces requiring intense concentration and problem-solving skills.
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to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

Ex: The kids got into playing board games during their summer vacation.
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to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

Ex: Despite his unconventional appearance, don't judge a book by its cover; he is an incredibly talented musician.
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to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

Ex: In her cryptic text message, she asked if I was free tonight, but I had to read between the lines to figure out that she wanted to meet up.
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to summarize or condense a story or explanation, often leaving out details to focus on the main points

Ex: When asked what happened, she cut a long story short to save time.
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a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages

Ex: The page-turner kept me awake all night , unable to stop reading .
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bedtime
[noun]

the time when one goes to bed or the assigned time for sleeping

Ex: After a long day , she could n’t wait for bedtime to get some rest .
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reading
[noun]

the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

Ex: The teacher observed the students ' reading abilities during the silent reading session .
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humorous
[Adjective]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

Ex: She wrote a humorous article about her travel experiences .
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