Words Related to Literature - Speculative Fiction
Here you will learn some English words related to speculative fiction such as "high fantasy", "cyberpunk", and "urban legend".
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alien invasion
[noun]
a common theme in science fiction that explores the arrival of extraterrestrial beings to Earth, often with the intention to conquer or destroy humanity
alternate history
[noun]
a subgenre of fiction that imagines what might have happened if history had taken a different path, often involving changes in key historical events
apocalyptic fiction
[noun]
a genre of speculative fiction that involves a catastrophic event, such as a global disaster, that threatens the survival of humanity and creates a world in which civilization is in ruins
post-apocalyptic fiction
[noun]
a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the aftermath of a major catastrophe and how human beings struggle to survive in the new, drastically changed world
cyberpunk
[noun]
a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology
dystopian fiction
[noun]
a genre of fiction where the story takes place in a future society that is characterized by suffering, oppression, and often a loss of individual freedoms
fantasy
[noun]
a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure
high fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a fictional world with its own rules, history, and cultures, often involving magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil
low fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the real world or in a fictional world with low levels of magic and focuses on character-driven stories rather than epic battles and heroic quests
utopian fiction
[noun]
a genre of literature that envisions a perfect or ideal society, often with a focus on social, political, and economic issues, and explores how such a society could be achieved
fairytale
[noun]
a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending
folktale
[noun]
a traditional narrative, often anonymously authored and passed down through generations by oral storytelling, that explains cultural beliefs, customs, and values
legend
[noun]
an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true
magic realism
[noun]
a literary genre that blends realistic narrative with elements of the fantastic or supernatural, often featuring characters and settings that are commonplace in the author's culture, but with magical or surreal elements added
myth
[noun]
a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal
superhero fiction
[noun]
a genre of speculative fiction that is centered on characters with superhuman or extraordinary abilities, often fighting against evil forces or supervillains to save the world
comic fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of comedy and satire with fantastical elements such as magic, supernatural creatures, and mythical lands
Bangsian fantasy
[noun]
a literary genre that involves the use of famous literary or historical figures or their fictional counterparts as characters in a story that is set in the afterlife
contemporary fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the present day, real-world, or a world that closely resembles it
urban fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy literature that typically features supernatural and magical elements in a contemporary, urban setting
dark fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of fantasy with horror or darker themes, often featuring antiheroes and a sense of dread or unease
hard fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy that emphasizes detailed, realistic world-building and a rigorous adherence to the laws of magic or other supernatural elements
heroic fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy literature that emphasizes the protagonist's journey, often featuring a hero or group of heroes on a quest or mission to save the world or defeat evil forces
historical fantasy
[noun]
a sub-genre of fantasy fiction that takes place in a recognizable historical period, but with supernatural or magical elements incorporated into the story
LitRPG
[noun]
a genre of fiction that blends literature and gaming, where characters play video games or get stuck in one, and their progress and achievements are described using gaming terminology
science fantasy
[noun]
a literary genre that blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, often featuring futuristic technology and magic or supernatural elements coexisting in the same world or story
gaslamp fantasy
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a world that looks like Victorian or Edwardian times, with spooky elements and advanced technology
sword and sorcery
[noun]
a subgenre of fantasy fiction characterized by action-packed adventures involving sword fights, magic, and elements of horror or romance
monster literature
[noun]
a genre that explores the relationship between humans and monsters and often includes the appearance of supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and zombies
vampire literature
[noun]
a subgenre of horror and gothic fiction that focuses on the mythological creature of the vampire, typically portraying them as bloodthirsty predators who prey on humans to sustain their immortality
hard science fiction
[noun]
a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes scientific accuracy and technical details in its storytelling
soft science fiction
[noun]
a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes social sciences and humanities, rather than hard sciences like physics and chemistry
space opera
[noun]
a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes adventure, melodramatic action, and interstellar conflict, often with heroic characters and a romantic or epic tone
retrofuturism
[noun]
an artistic and cultural movement that blends elements of nostalgia for past aesthetics and design with futuristic technology and sensibilities
steampunk
[noun]
a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, often set in a Victorian or Edwardian-inspired alternate history
biopunk
[noun]
a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the implications of biotechnology and synthetic biology, often exploring the societal and ethical consequences of advancements in these fields
supernatural fiction
[noun]
a genre of speculative fiction that explores mysterious or paranormal phenomena, often including ghosts, demons, psychic abilities, and other supernatural elements
weird fiction
[noun]
a literary genre that combines supernatural, horror, and science fiction elements to create a strange and unsettling atmosphere that defies traditional genre classifications
subterranean fiction
[noun]
a literary genre that features underground or subterranean settings, often with themes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown
tall tale
[noun]
a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated
techno-thriller
[noun]
a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story
invasion literature
[noun]
a genre of speculative fiction that portrays the invasion of a territory by foreign powers, often depicting the culture and society of the invaded country in a negative light while glorifying the invading force
werewolf fiction
[noun]
a type of story where some characters can turn into wolves and it often explores their struggles and conflicts
zombie fiction
[noun]
a genre of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction that typically involves a widespread outbreak of zombies
urban legend
[noun]
a type of modern folklore consisting of stories, often presented as true, that are passed down through generations by word of mouth or through written media
paranormal fiction
[noun]
a genre of speculative fiction that includes supernatural or paranormal elements as a primary focus of the plot
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