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Literature

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literary
1.
li
te
ra
ry
Adjective

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

The literary analysis focused on exploring themes and motifs within the novel.

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anecdote
2.
a
nec
dote
Noun

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

She shared a funny anecdote about her first day at work.

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prose
3.
prose
Noun

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

Her writing style is characterized by clear and concise prose, making her novels accessible to a wide audience.

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passage
4.
pa
ssage
Noun

a portion of written text, often of moderate length

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rhyme
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rhyme
Noun

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

"Cat" and "hat" are perfect rhymes because they end with the same sound.

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storyline
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sto
ry
line
Noun

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

The storyline takes a surprising turn in the final chapters of the book.

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tale
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tale
Noun

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

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volume
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vo
lume
Noun

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

The volume of water in the glass was 250 milliliters.

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publication
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pub
li
ca
tion
Noun

a printed work, such as a book, magazine, etc. that is publicly distributed

The library has a collection of rare publications from the 19th century.

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playwright
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playw
right
Noun

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

The playwright received critical acclaim for her latest production.

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poetic
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poe
tic
Adjective

relating to poetry as a form of expression or literature

She has a poetic way of expressing herself, always choosing just the right words.

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myth
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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

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird that rises from its ashes.

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mythical
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my
thi
cal
Adjective

relating or based on myths or legendary stories

The mythical creature known as the unicorn is often depicted as a symbol of purity and grace.

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fiction
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fic
tion
Noun

an intentionally false or unlikely story

His story about encountering aliens was pure fiction.

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plot
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plot
Verb

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

The group of conspirators plotted to sabotage the competitor's business by spreading false rumors.

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legend
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leg
end
Noun

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

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romance
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ro
mance
Noun

the affectionate relationship between two partners

Their romance blossomed during a summer trip to Paris, filled with candlelit dinners and long walks.

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tragic
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tra
gic
Adjective

extremely sad or unfortunate, often because of a terrible event or circumstances

The tragic accident claimed the lives of several young students.

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symbolic
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sym
bo
lic
Adjective

consisting of or employing symbols

The dove is symbolic of peace and harmony across cultures and religions.

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author
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au
thor
Noun

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

The author's latest novel topped the bestseller list, captivating readers with its gripping plot and memorable characters.

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biography
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biog
ra
phy
Noun

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

The biography of Nelson Mandela highlights his journey and achievements.

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autobiography
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au
to
biog
ra
phy
Noun

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

He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world.

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depict
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de
pict
Verb

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

The artist’s work often depicts scenes from daily life in a vibrant style.

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metaphor
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me
ta
phor
Noun

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

He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth.

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narration
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na
rra
tion
Noun

the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.

The first-person narration allowed readers to experience the protagonist's inner thoughts and emotions firsthand.

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move
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move
Verb

to change your position or location

She moved quickly to avoid the falling object.

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illustrate
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i
llust
rate
Verb

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

The teacher illustrated the concept with a simple diagram on the board.

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compose
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com
pose
Verb

to write a musical piece

She was inspired by nature's beauty to compose a serene and melodic piano sonata.

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draft
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draft
Noun

a document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone

The seller issued a draft to the buyer, ensuring that the payment would be made upon delivery of the goods.

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bestseller
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best
se
ller
Noun

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

Her latest novel became a bestseller within weeks of its release.

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comic
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co
mic
Noun

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

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comic strip
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comic strip
Noun

a series of cartoons in boxes that narrate a story

Every Sunday, she eagerly awaited the newspaper to read her favorite comic strip.

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