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CEFR C1 Vocabulary - Lesson 16

Here you will learn some English words about writing and narrative, such as "appendix", "footnote", "inspiration", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
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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appendix
[noun]
a separate part at the end of a book that gives further information
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footnote
[noun]
an extra piece of information that is placed at the bottom of a printed page
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backstory
[noun]
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
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characterization
[noun]
the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer
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narration
[noun]
the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.
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the first-person
[noun]
a way of telling or writing a story in which things happen to the narrator and the story revolves around them
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twist
[noun]
an unexpected turn in the course of events
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inspiration
[noun]
the process of mental stimulation that causes someone to have a new idea or emotion, or to do or create something artistic
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to co-author
[verb]
to write a book, article, bill, etc. with another author
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to compose
[verb]
to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration
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to jot down
[verb]
to make a quick note of something in a hurried and informal style
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to proofread
[verb]
to read and correct the mistakes of a written or printed text
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to script
[verb]
to write the words used in a movie, play, etc.
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autobiography
[noun]
the story of the life of a person, written by the same person
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comic strip
[noun]
a series of cartoons in boxes that narrate a story
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fable
[noun]
a short story on morality with animal characters
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pamphlet
[noun]
a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject
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hardcover
[noun]
a book with a cover made from stiff material such as cardboard, leather, etc.
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paperback
[noun]
a book with a cover that is made of thick paper
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prose
[noun]
spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry
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dramatist
[noun]
someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater
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playwright
[noun]
someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater
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engaging
[adjective]
attractive and interesting in a way that draws one's attention
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gripping
[adjective]
exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention
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heavy
[adjective]
(of a literary work) very serious or hard to understand
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intriguing
[adjective]
arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious
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ironic
[adjective]
using statements that mean the opposite of what is stated, often to convey criticism or humor through an implied second meaning
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tragic
[adjective]
(of a literary piece) related to or characteristic of tragedy
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symbolism
[noun]
the practice of using symbols to signify an idea, object, etc.
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trilogy
[noun]
a set of three movies, books, etc. that are related or have the same characters
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sequel
[noun]
a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one
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quote
[noun]
a sentence from a speech, book, etc. that is repeated somewhere else because it is wise or interesting
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romance
[noun]
a novel or movie about love
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third-person narrative
[noun]
a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story
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true crime
[noun]
a movie or book genre involving real crimes and real people
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