Fiction vs Novel vs Story vs Tale
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Fiction
Novel
Story
Tale
| Fiction | Novel | Story | Tale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 //ˈfɪkʃən//🇺🇸 //ˈfɪkʃən// | 🇬🇧 //ˈnɒv.əl//🇺🇸 //ˈnɑː.vəl// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈstɔːri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstɔːri/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/teɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/teɪl/"]/ |
| Significado | A story that is made up and not true. | A new and long story usually in a book. | A description of events, real or made up. | a story, often fictional |
| Exemplo | She enjoys reading fiction about magic and adventure. | She loves reading a novel before bedtime. | The teacher asked us to write a story about our summer vacation. | The old man told a fascinating tale of his adventures at sea. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | A2 | A1 | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun | noun | noun |
| Colocações | read fiction, write fiction, work of fiction, fiction genre | read a novel, write a novel, fictional novel, historical novel, best-selling novel | true, plausible, false, collection, hear, read (somebody), write, circulate, go around, go round, teller, telling, line, according to a/the story, story about, story of, a fragment of a/the story, a part of a/the story, the rest of the story, true, plausible, false, collection, hear, read (somebody), write, circulate, go around, go round, teller, telling, line, according to a/the story, story about, story of, a fragment of a/the story, a part of a/the story, the rest of the story, true, plausible, false, collection, hear, read (somebody), write, circulate, go around, go round, teller, telling, line, according to a/the story, story about, story of, a fragment of a/the story, a part of a/the story, the rest of the story, big, huge, top, file, write, carry, break, story about, story of | long, rambling, familiar, narrate, recount, regale somebody with, begin, unfold, concern somebody/something, tale about, tale of, a tale of woe, (have) a tale to tell, tell tales, long, rambling, familiar, narrate, recount, regale somebody with, begin, unfold, concern somebody/something, tale about, tale of, a tale of woe, (have) a tale to tell, tell tales |
| Antônimos | non-fiction, fact | short story, nonfiction | truth, fact | truth, reality |
| Erros comuns | Confusing 'fiction' with 'factual' works, Using 'fictions' as a plural instead of 'fiction', Assuming all stories are fiction; some are non-fiction. | Mistaking 'novel' for 'novella' (a shorter narrative)., Confusing 'novel' with 'new' in general contexts., 'Novel' can refer specifically to fiction, so don't use it for non-fiction. | Confused with 'history' when referring to real events., Using 'story' as a verb instead of a noun. | Confused with 'tail' (the back part of an animal)., Using it as a verb instead of a noun., Mixing up 'tale' with 'story' and 'fable' without recognizing their nuances. |
| Notas de uso | Used to describe literary works, movies, or other narrative forms. Typically, 'fiction' is contrasted with 'non-fiction', which refers to factual works. | Use 'novel' when referring to fiction books. In academic contexts, it can also refer to new ideas or approaches. | Used in both spoken and written English. Can refer to fictional tales or real-life accounts. Avoid using in overly formal contexts like academic papers. | Used for stories that are imaginative or moral. Less common in everyday conversation; might be more frequently used in literature or storytelling contexts. |
Perguntas frequentes: Fiction vs Novel vs Story vs Tale
Qual é a diferença entre Fiction, Novel, Story e Tale?
Fiction: A story that is made up and not true. Novel: A new and long story usually in a book. Story: A description of events, real or made up. Tale: a story, often fictional
Qual é mais avançada: Fiction, Novel, Story e Tale?
Tale é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.
Fiction, Novel, Story e Tale estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Fiction: A2, Novel: A2, Story: A1, Tale: B2 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Fiction, Novel, Story e Tale?
Fiction: noun, Novel: noun, Story: noun, Tale: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Fiction: She enjoys reading fiction about magic and adventure. Novel: She loves reading a novel before bedtime. Story: The teacher asked us to write a story about our summer vacation. Tale: The old man told a fascinating tale of his adventures at sea.
Posso usar Fiction, Novel, Story e Tale de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Fiction, Novel, Story e Tale são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.