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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Literature

Here, you will learn some English words related to Literature that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
novelist
novelist
[noun]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Ex: The novelist spent years researching for her historical fiction book to ensure accuracy in the portrayal of events. 
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novel
novel
[noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town. 
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poem
poem
[noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: She wrote a poem about the changing seasons that left everyone mesmerized. 
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play
play
[noun]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

Ex: The playwright's new play will debut at the local theater next month. 
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prose
prose
[noun]

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

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

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

Ex: The poet carefully crafted each verse, weaving together words to create a tapestry of emotion and meaning. 
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fiction
fiction
[noun]

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

Ex: She loves reading fiction novels that transport her to different worlds. 
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nonfiction

a type of literature that gives information based on real events and facts

Ex: She prefers reading nonfiction books about history and science. 
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biography
biography
[noun]

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

Ex: The biography of Nelson Mandela highlights his journey and achievements. 
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autobiography

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

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

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

Ex: She loves reading short stories because they don't require a lot of time. 
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tragedy
tragedy
[noun]

a play with sad events, especially one that the main character dies at the end

Ex: Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is a classic tragedy, depicting the tragic downfall of its title character. 
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comedy
comedy
[noun]

a genre that emphasizes humor and often has a happy or lighthearted conclusion

Ex: The play is a comedy that explores the absurdity of everyday life. 
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mystery
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

Ex: The series is a blend of mystery and thriller, keeping viewers on edge. 
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narrator
narrator
[noun]

the person who tells the story in a novel, poem, etc.

Ex: The narrator of the novel had a unique and captivating voice. 
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essayist
essayist
[noun]

someone who writes essays to be published

Ex: The famous essayist wrote about social issues with sharp wit. 
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baddy
baddy
[noun]

an evil character in fiction or a motion picture

Ex: The baddy in the film had a sinister laugh and a dark costume. 
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goody
goody
[noun]

someone who is morally good, especially a character in a movie, play or book

Ex: In fairy tales, the goody usually defeats the evil witch. 
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book review

a critical assessment of a book's content, style, and overall quality, aimed at informing readers and providing constructive feedback

Ex: The newspaper published a glowing book review of the new bestseller. 
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poetry
poetry
[noun]

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

Ex: His poetry captures the beauty of nature with vivid and expressive language. 
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poet
poet
[noun]

a person who writes pieces of poetry

Ex: His favorite part about being a poet is connecting with readers through his words. 
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rhyme
rhyme
[noun]

a short piece of poem

Ex: The children recited a cute rhyme about a cat and a hat. 
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character
character
[noun]

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

Ex: Harry Potter is a beloved character in the fantasy series by J.K. Rowling. 
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