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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Literature

Here you will learn some English words about literature, such as "adapt", "caption", "myth", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
to adapt
[Verb]

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

Ex: The studio acquired the rights adapt the graphic novel for TV .
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anecdote
[noun]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

Ex: The book included anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .
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to author
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to be the writer of a book, article, etc.

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

Ex: autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .
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an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

Ex: The cookbook quickly became bestseller due to its unique recipes .
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caption
[noun]

a short text accompanying an illustration, giving extra information

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a formal request for an artist to paint, design or compose a piece of art

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to draft
[Verb]

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

Ex: As a screenwriter, he understood the importance of drafting scenes before finalizing the screenplay.
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critic
[noun]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

Ex: The art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.
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edition
[noun]

the specific form or version that a book, magazine, or similar publication is in

Ex: The edition of the magazine included exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film .
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to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

Ex: illustrate the travel guidebook with maps and photographs of landmarks .
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index
[noun]

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

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literary
[Adjective]

related to literature, especially in terms of its style, structure, or content

Ex: His writing style was literary, with rich descriptions and complex characters .
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metaphor
[noun]

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

Ex: Her speech was filled with metaphors that moved the audience .
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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 myth down through generations .
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narrator
[noun]

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

Ex: As narrator, she guided the audience through the twists and turns of the plot .
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to plot
[Verb]

to write the series of events forming a novel, movie, play, etc.

Ex: The plotted the romantic comedy with humor and heart .
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tragedy
[noun]

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

Ex: The film adaptation stayed true to the tragedy elements , eliciting strong emotional responses from audiences .
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twist
[noun]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

Ex: Life is full twists and turns ; you never know what might happen next .
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symbolic
[Adjective]

consisting of or employing symbols

Ex: In literature, the green light in "The Great Gatsby" serves as a symbolic representation of hope and the American Dream.
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sequel
[noun]

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

Ex: sequel exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .
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to depict
[Verb]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

Ex: The artist has depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .
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concise
[Adjective]

giving a lot of information briefly and clearly

Ex: The editor appreciated the authorconcise writing style .
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autobiographical
[Adjective]

(of a written work) relating to the author's own life

Ex: The graphic novel was praised for its raw and honest portrayal of the author 's life , making it a autobiographical work .
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appendix
[noun]

a separate part at the end of a book that gives further information

Ex: Readers could find detailed technical specifications in appendix, including experimental procedures and calculations .
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to make a book, play, etc. short by omitting the details and including the main parts

Ex: For the anthology , abridged the lengthy essay to highlight its main arguments .
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foreword
[noun]

a short introductory section at the beginning of a book, usually written by someone other than the author

Ex: The author was pleased with the foreword provided by a fellow writer .
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afterword
[noun]

a part at the end of a book including some final words that may not be written by the author

Ex: She read the afterword to understand the editor’s perspective on the story.
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edgy
[Adjective]

(of a movie, book, piece of music, etc.) marked with sharpness and intensity

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motif
[noun]

a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work

Ex: motif of " nature versus civilization " serves as a central theme in the story , highlighting the tension between humanity 's primal instincts and societal norms .
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