Literature: English Vocabulary List

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

"She read a novel."

"This captivating novel transports readers to a fantastical world filled with adventure and intrigue."

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

"We saw a brilliant play at the local theater."

"The local theater group will perform a new play written by a famous contemporary dramatist."

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

"Sing this verse."

"The poet's final verse eloquently summarized the profound themes explored throughout the entire collection."

a type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.

"I mostly read historical fiction in my spare time."

"She prefers reading fiction novels because they allow her to escape into imaginary worlds."

a play with sad events, especially one that the main character dies at the end

"The loss of the ship was a terrible maritime tragedy."

"Shakespearean tragedy typically charts the downfall of a noble hero due to a fatal flaw in their own character"

a genre that emphasizes humor and often has a happy or lighthearted conclusion

"It was a comedy."

"The audience roared with laughter throughout the entire performance of the hilarious comedy."

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

"I love a good mystery."

"The thrilling mystery novel kept me guessing until the very last page with its intricate plot."

the person who tells the story in a novel, poem, etc.

"The story is told by an unreliable narrator."

"An omniscient narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in a story"

a short piece of poem

"The poem had a rhyme."

"The children's book was written in rhyme to make it more fun for parents to read aloud."

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

"The character is brave."

"Each character in the novel grapples with personal demons and societal expectations."