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novella


Meanings
  • noun

    A short novel, longer than a novella but shorter than a novel.


Synonyms

novelette
Rhymes
Words rhyming with novella
mellow , yellow , fellow , dellow , mellowellow
Variants
List of all variants of novella that leads to same result
novella , novellas , novelle
Etymology
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From the Italian word 'novella', meaning new or fresh.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'novella' is derived from the Latin word 'novellus', meaning new.

  2. Some famous novellas include 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes and 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens.


Related Concepts
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  1. Short story: A short narrative text, usually shorter than a novella.

  2. Novel: A longer narrative text, typically longer than a novella.


Culture
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The novella gained popularity during the Renaissance in Italy and Spain. It was often used as a vehicle for exploring social issues and moral dilemmas.

How to Memorize "novella"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a short, engaging story that you can easily remember.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'novella' with the idea of a captivating, short story.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'N-O-V-E-L-L-A' to remember that a novella is a New, Original, Very Engaging, Long-Lasting, Literary Artform.


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