Unit 2 Books

to flip through

to quickly look at the pages of a book without reading it closely, usually to get a general sense of what it's about.

Example: I like to ______ a book in the store before I decide to buy it.

Переклад: гортати, побіжно переглядати

front matter

the pages at the beginning of a book before the main text, such as the title page, dedication, preface, or table of contents.

Example: The dedication and the preface are both part of the ______.

Переклад: вступні сторінки книги (титульна сторінка, присвята, зміст)

compelling story

a story that grabs your attention and makes you want to keep reading because the characters, conflict, or ideas feel engaging and meaningful.

Example: She wrote a ______ that kept me up all night.

Переклад: захопливий сюжет, захоплива історія

to subvert

to deliberately challenge or turn upside down what people normally expect (for example, a story that subverts traditional heroes or happy endings).

Example: The author likes to ______ readers' expectations.

Переклад: підривати, ламати (очікування, стереотипи)

multifaceted

having many sides or layers; used to describe characters or ideas that are complex rather than simple or one-dimensional.

Example: The main character is ______: she is both generous and selfish.

Переклад: багатогранний

to render

to represent or portray something in a particular way, especially through language, description, or imagery.

Example: The writer manages to ______ the old city in vivid detail.

Переклад: змальовувати, відтворювати

protagonist

the main character of a story, whose goals, struggles, and choices drive the plot forward.

Example: The ______ must choose between his family and his ambition.

Переклад: головний герой

antagonist

the character or force that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict in the story.

Example: The ______ tries to stop the hero at every turn.

Переклад: антагоніст, головний супротивник

ancillary character

a secondary or supporting character who is not central to the plot but helps develop the story or highlight aspects of the main characters.

Example: Even an ______ can reveal something important about the hero.

Переклад: другорядний персонаж

inciting incident

the event that sets the story in motion and pushes the protagonist into the main conflict.

Example: The ______ happens when the hero receives a mysterious letter.

Переклад: подія-поштовх, початкова подія, що запускає сюжет

climax

the most intense or dramatic moment in the story, when the main conflict reaches its turning point.

Example: The ______ of the film left everyone on the edge of their seats.

Переклад: кульмінація

to diagram a plot

to visually map out the structure of a story, usually showing key stages like the inciting incident, rising

action, climax, and resolution. Example: Our teacher asked us to ______ of the novel on the board.

Переклад: схематично зображати сюжет

plot's pacing

the speed at which a story unfolds, including how quickly events happen and how tension is built or released.

Example: The ______ is slow at the start but speeds up in the middle.

Переклад: темп розвитку сюжету

sharp dialogue

conversation between characters that sounds natural, engaging, and purposeful, often revealing personality or advancing the plot.

Example: The film is famous for its ______ and witty exchanges.

Переклад: влучні, жваві діалоги

to convey a story

to communicate a story clearly and effectively so that its events, emotions, and ideas come across to the reader.

Example: A good writer knows how to ______ with just a few words.

Переклад: передати історію, донести історію

literary device

a technique a writer uses to create meaning or effect, such as metaphor, symbolism, foreshadowing, or irony.

Example: Foreshadowing is a common ______ in mystery novels.

Переклад: літературний прийом

to be transported (about a reader)

to become so absorbed in a book that you forget where you are and feel mentally carried into the story's world.

Example: Readers want ______ into the story from the very first page.

Переклад: бути «перенесеним» у світ книги, повністю зануритися в історію

dark futures

imagined versions of the future where life has become harsher or more frightening because of technology, politics, or environmental collapse.

Example: Many young adult novels explore ______ shaped by climate change.

Переклад: похмурі образи майбутнього, антиутопічні сценарії

AI takeover

the fear or idea that artificial intelligence gains too much control over human jobs, decisions, or society as a whole.

Example: The movie plays on the fear of an ______.

Переклад: захоплення влади штучним інтелектом

webtoon

a digital comic designed to be read online, usually on a phone, often in a vertical scrolling format.

Example: She reads a new ______ on her phone every morning.

Переклад: вебтун, цифровий комікс

introspection

the act of looking inward and carefully examining your own thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

Example: The novel is full of quiet ______ and self-doubt.

Переклад: самоаналіз, інтроспекція

emotional healing

the slow process of recovering from emotional pain and learning to feel balanced and whole again.

Example: The book is a gentle story about grief and ______.

Переклад: емоційне зцілення

niche

a small, specific area of interest that appeals strongly to a particular group rather than the general public.

Example: Cozy fantasy started as a ______ genre, but now it's mainstream.

Переклад: ніша; нішевий

to gain momentum

to grow in popularity, attention, or importance as more people become involved or interested.

Example: The trend started small, but it began ______ after a viral post.

Переклад: набирати обертів, набирати популярності

straight memoir

a nonfiction life story that sticks closely to real events without adding fictional elements.

Example: He avoided any invention and wrote a ______ about his childhood.

Переклад: суто документальні спогади, мемуари без вигадки

fleshed-out narrative

a story that feels complete and detailed, with fully developed characters, settings, and plotlines. E

xample: I want a ______ with real characters, not just a quick summary.

Переклад: розгорнута, добре опрацьована історія

eco-co-ops

communities or housing projects where people live and work together using environmentally friendly practices.

Example: The novel is set in ______ where neighbors share gardens and tools.

Переклад: екокооперативи, екопоселення

solar microgrid

a small, local energy system powered by solar panels that can operate independently from the main electricity grid.

Example: The village built a ______ to stay powered during blackouts.

Переклад: сонячна мікромережа

common angles

recurring perspectives or themes that writers often return to when exploring a topic.

Example: Writers often return to the same ______ when they discuss war.

Переклад: поширені підходи, типові ракурси

crumbling apartment

a poorly maintained living space showing signs of neglect, decay, or long-term wear

. Example: The detective found the missing letter in a ______ downtown.

Переклад: напівзруйнована квартира, занедбане житло

unsettling secret

hidden information that creates discomfort or tension once it begins to surface.

Example: An ______ about the family slowly comes to light.

Переклад: тривожна таємниця

to binge

to consume large amounts of something (books, shows, episodes) in a short period of time.

Example: On rainy weekends I like ______ entire book series.

Переклад: запоєм читати/дивитися

class anxiety

worry or insecurity linked to social status, income, or fear of falling behind economically.

Example: The story explores ______ among young graduates.

Переклад: тривога через соціальний статус

Norse

relating to the ancient peoples, culture, and mythology of Scandinavia, especially Vikings.

Example: She loves ______ myths about gods and giants.

Переклад: скандинавський, давньоскандинавський

underrepresented

not shown, published, or included as much as deserved, especially in culture or media.

Example: The festival promotes ______ voices in literature.

Переклад: недостатньо представлений

alienation

a feeling of isolation or disconnection from society, community, or one's own surroundings.

Example: The protagonist feels deep ______ in the big city.

Переклад: відчуження

to give a path

to provide direction or guidance that helps someone make a choice or move forward.

Example: A good mentor can ______ to someone who feels lost.

Переклад: вказати шлях, дати напрям

cookie-cutter romance

a love story that follows a predictable formula with familiar characters and no real surprises.

Example: I'm tired of every ______ with the same ending.

Переклад: шаблонна любовна історія

contentious

likely to cause strong disagreement or heated arguments.

Example: The film was a ______ topic at the school board meeting.

Переклад: суперечливий, дискусійний

to ignite debates

to trigger lively or intense public discussion, often with opposing views.

Example: The novel's ending managed ______ among critics.

Переклад: розпалювати дискусії

counterintuitive

going against what most people would normally expect or assume.

Example: It may sound ______, but reading less can help you remember more

Переклад: нелогічний на перший погляд, той, що суперечить інтуїції

to suppress

to deliberately stop something from being expressed, spread, or made public.

Example: The government tried ______ the book.

Переклад: придушувати, забороняти

widely distributed

available or spread across many places or to a large number of people.

Example: The pamphlet was ______ across the country.

Переклад: широко розповсюджений

challenged

questioned, disputed, or officially objected to, especially in terms of ideas, rules, or content.

Example: The book was ______ by parents who found it inappropriate.

Переклад: оскаржений

piques curiosity

to arouse or spark (usually interest or attention).

Example: A mysterious cover often ______ and makes people open the book.

Переклад: викликає цікавість, розпалює інтерес

censor

authority or individual who controls and restricts what can be published, shown, or said.

Example: The ______ removed several chapters before publication.

Переклад: цензор

enticing

attractive or tempting enough to draw interest or attention.

Example: The blurb was so ______ that I bought the book immediately.

Переклад: спокусливий, привабливий

news outlet

organization or platform that produces and publishes news, such as a newspaper, TV channel, or online medium.

Example: Every major ______ reported on the ban.

Переклад: новинне видання, засіб масової інформації

badge of honour

something that is seen as a source of pride, even if it comes from criticism or controversy.

Example: Some authors wear a ban as a ______.

Переклад: предмет гордості, «знак відзнаки»

notoriety

fame gained for negative or controversial reasons.

Example: The book gained ______ after it was banned.

Переклад: сумнівна слава, скандальна популярність

obscenity

material or language considered offensive or morally unacceptable by public standards.

Example: The author was taken to court on charges of ______.

Переклад: непристойність

staple

a basic, essential, or regularly used item or idea.

Example: That novel is a ______ of school reading lists.

Переклад: невід'ємна частина, основа

inadvertently

accidentally or without intending to.

Example: She ______ revealed the ending of the story.

Переклад: ненавмисно

proliferation

a rapid increase in the number or spread of something.

Example: The ______ of e-books has changed how people read.

Переклад: стрімке поширення, збільшення кількості