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

addendum [noun]

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

Ex: The addendum corrected a minor error found in the main text of the book .

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

Ex: The afterword included a brief history of the book 's publication journey .
appendix [noun]

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

Ex: Students were instructed to refer to the appendix for additional resources and data related to their coursework .

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

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

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

Ex: His thesis had a well-organized bibliography with academic references .
blurb [noun]

a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

Ex: Authors often collaborate with publishers to craft compelling blurbs that capture the essence of their books and appeal to potential readers .
body [noun]

the main portion of the book where the text and illustrations are presented, excluding the front matter and back matter

the protective outer covering of a book, which usually includes the title, author, and artwork or design that reflects the content of the book

colophon [noun]

a brief statement located typically at the end of a book, providing information on the publication aspects of the book

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

a list of errors or corrections in a printed work

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

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

endpaper [noun]

sheets of paper pasted onto the inner covers of a book and often used for decorative or informational purposes

epigraph [noun]

a quotation or phrase placed at the beginning of a book, chapter, or other written work, often to suggest a theme or context

Ex: The chapter 's epigraph hinted at the conflict to come .
epilogue [noun]

a brief section added at the end of a literary work, providing closure, commentary, or resolution

Ex: The epilogue tied up loose plot threads left in the main story .
erratum [noun]

an error in a written or printed document

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

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

foreword [noun]

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

Ex: The foreword provided insights into the author 's inspiration for the novel .

the first page that a reader sees, typically containing the book title, author's name, and cover art or design

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

an illustration at the beginning of a book, on the page that is facing the title page

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 is an essential tool for students learning a new language , helping them memorize vocabulary .

a page in a book that only displays the title of the book without any other details

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

Ex: The children ’s book was filled with colorful illustrations that brought the story to life .
index [noun]

an alphabetical listing of topics, names, or terms with references to their locations, typically in a book or document

Ex: The index lists all the authors cited in the text .
ink [noun]

a black or colored liquid used for drawing, writing, etc.

Ex: The calligrapher mixed different colors of ink to create a unique palette for their wedding invitations .

a blank leaf inserted between two printed or written pages for various purposes such as annotation, correction, or additional content

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

Ex: The introduction of the textbook offered students a roadmap for navigating the complex subject matter ahead .
leaf [noun]

a sheet of written or printed material, especially in a manuscript or book

Ex:
margin [noun]

the blank space around the edges of a written or printed page

Ex: Margins were adjusted to make the document look neater .
page [noun]

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

Ex: The magazine had colorful images on every page .
paper [noun]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: The teacher handed out sheets of paper for the students to complete the test .

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

extra information or reflections added at the end of a publication, like a book or article, after the main content

Ex: The magazine article ended with a postscript providing readers with updates on recent developments in the field .
preface [noun]

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

Ex: The book ’s preface provides historical context for the reader .
prelims [noun]

the pages at the beginning of a book that come before the main text

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

an introduction or a preliminary discussion that comes before a larger work, usually dealing with the principles, assumptions, or methodology of the main work

rubric [noun]

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

a short title or phrase that is printed at the top of each page of a book or document

slipcase [noun]

a protective box or cover that holds a book or a set of books

a list of the sections, chapters, or other parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which they appear

tail [noun]

the bottom edge of the book's pages or the lower part of the book's spine

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 also included any relevant logos or graphics associated with the project or organization .
wrapper [noun]

a detachable cover or paper surrounding a book or magazine