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Words Related to Literature - Book Contents

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acknowledgment
[noun]
a section of a book or academic paper where the author expresses gratitude towards individuals or organizations who contributed to their work
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addendum
[noun]
a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book
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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
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appendix
[noun]
a separate part at the end of a book that gives further information
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back cover
[noun]
the outermost cover of a book that typically includes a brief summary or blurb of the book's content, as well as other promotional information
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back matter
[noun]
the pages at the end of a book that come after the main text, such as the index, glossary, bibliography, and author bio
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bibliography
[noun]
a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work
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blurb
[noun]
a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
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body
[noun]
the main portion of the book where the text and illustrations are presented, excluding the front matter and back matter
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book cover
[noun]
the protective outer covering of a book, which usually includes the title, author, and artwork or design that reflects the content of the book
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colophon
[noun]
a brief statement located typically at the end of a book, providing information on the publication aspects of the book
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copyright page
[noun]
a page usually found at the beginning or end of a book that contains important legal and bibliographic information
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corrigenda
[noun]
a list of errors or corrections in a printed work
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dedication
[noun]
a statement that indicates to whom the book is dedicated, usually located in the front matter
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dust jacket
[noun]
a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book
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endpaper
[noun]
sheets of paper pasted onto the inner covers of a book and often used for decorative or informational purposes
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epigraph
[noun]
a short quotation or phrase that is written at the beginning of a book or any chapter of it, suggesting the theme
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epilogue
[noun]
a concluding part added at the end of a novel, play, etc.
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erratum
[noun]
an error in a written or printed document
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flyleaf
[noun]
a blank or decorated page that is glued to the inside front and back covers of a book, serving as a protective and decorative element
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fore-edge painting
[noun]
a technique of painting or illustration on the edges of the pages of a book that is visible when the book is closed and the pages are fanned out
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foreword
[noun]
a short introductory section at the beginning of a book, usually written by someone other than the author
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front cover
[noun]
the first page that a reader sees, typically containing the book title, author's name, and cover art or design
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front matter
[noun]
the introductory section of a book that comes before the main content, which may include a title page, copyright page, table of contents, preface, and introduction
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frontispiece
[noun]
an illustration at the beginning of a book, on the page that is facing the title page
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glossary
[noun]
a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one
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half title
[noun]
a page in a book that only displays the title of the book, author's name, and perhaps a subtitle, without any other details
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illustration
[noun]
a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier
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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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ink
[noun]
a black or colored liquid used for drawing, writing, etc.
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interleaf
[noun]
a blank leaf inserted between two printed or written pages for various purposes such as annotation, correction, or additional content
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introduction
[noun]
the part of a book or speech that gives you a brief account of what it is about
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leaf
[noun]
a sheet of printed material, especially a book, with a page on each side
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margin
[noun]
the blank space at the edge of a written or printed page
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page
[noun]
one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.
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paper
[noun]
the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material
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parchment
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a writing material made from animal skin that has been scraped and dried to remove all hair, and which has been historically used for writing on
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postscript
[noun]
brief additional note added to the end of a letter or document, usually after the signature, often containing information that the writer forgot to include
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preface
[noun]
an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims
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prelims
[noun]
the pages at the beginning of a book that come before the main text
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proem
[noun]
a preface or introductory section of a book or other written work that often sets the tone for the rest of the work
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prolegomenon
[noun]
an introduction or a preliminary discussion that comes before a larger work, usually dealing with the principles, assumptions, or methodology of the main work
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rubric
[noun]
red text or decorations used to indicate headings, important passages, or instructions for the manuscript's production
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running head
[noun]
a short title or phrase that is printed at the top of each page of a book or document
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slipcase
[noun]
a protective box or cover that holds a book or a set of books
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table of contents
[noun]
a list of the sections, chapters, or other parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which they appear
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tail
[noun]
the bottom edge of the book's pages or the lower part of the book's spine
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title page
[noun]
the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it
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wrapper
[noun]
a detachable cover or paper surrounding a book or magazine
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