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Literature - Book Contents

Here you will learn some English words related to book contents such as "acknowledgment", "blurb", and "epilogue".

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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
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a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

Ex: The manuscript ’s addendum contained supplementary information not covered in the main chapters .
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afterword
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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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appendix
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a separate part at the end of a book that gives further information

Ex: Readers could find detailed technical specifications in the appendix, including experimental procedures and calculations .
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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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the pages at the end of a book that come after the main text, such as the index, glossary, bibliography, and the author's biography

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a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

Ex: The book ’s bibliography provided useful further reading .
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blurb
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a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

Ex: When browsing books online , readers often rely on blurbs to help them decide whether a particular title is worth exploring further .
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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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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
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a brief statement located typically at the end of a book, providing information on the publication aspects of the book

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a page usually found at the beginning or end of a book that contains important legal and bibliographic information

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a list of errors or corrections in a printed work

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a statement that indicates to whom the book is dedicated, usually located in the front matter

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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
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a short quotation or phrase that is written at the beginning of a book or any chapter of it, suggesting the theme

Ex: The epigraph provided a thought-provoking entry point into the text , inviting readers to contemplate its meaning and relevance before delving into the story .
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epilogue
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a concluding part added at the end of a novel, play, etc.

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erratum
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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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a painting or illustration on the edges of the pages of a book that is visible when the book is closed or when the pages are fanned out

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foreword
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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 thoughtful foreword provided by a fellow writer .
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the first page that a reader sees, typically containing the book title, author's name, and cover art or design

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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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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

Ex: The glossary not only defines terms but also provides examples of how to use them in sentences .
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a page in a book that only displays the title of the book without any other details

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a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

Ex: The magazine article featured an illustration of the new technology .
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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.

Ex: The tattoo artist carefully selected the ink colors for the client 's design , ensuring vibrant and long-lasting results .
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interleaf
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a blank leaf inserted between two printed or written pages for various purposes such as annotation, correction, or additional content

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the part of a book or speech that provides a brief explanation of what it is about

Ex: The tour guide started the excursion with an introduction to the historical significance of the landmark they were about to explore .
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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
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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.

Ex: The teacher asked us to read a specific page from the history textbook .
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paper
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the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .
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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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extra information or reflections added at the end of a publication, like a book or article, after the main content

Ex: In the last section of the report , the scientist included a postscript to highlight new findings that emerged after the initial research was conducted .
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preface
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an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

Ex: The professor advised students to read the preface before starting the main text .
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prelims
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the pages at the beginning of a book that come before the main text

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proem
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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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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
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red text or decorations used to indicate headings, important passages, or instructions for the manuscript's production

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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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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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the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

Ex: The title page served as the first impression of the document, setting the tone for what followed.
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wrapper
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a detachable cover or paper surrounding a book or magazine

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