Core Hebrew vocabulary for reading and discussing Hebrew literature: plot, character, style and big themes.
משל
Parable, allegory, moral tale
נמשל
The lesson or meaning behind a parable
עלילה
Plot, narrative, story line
דמות
Character, figure, persona
קונפליקט
Conflict, tension, struggle
שיא
Climax, peak, turning point
מטפורה
Metaphor, figurative expression
סמל
Symbol, emblem
סגנון
Style, manner, literary technique
שירה
Poetry, verse
חזון
Vision, prophecy, revelation
אמנות
Art, craft, artistic work
יצירה
Creation, work, composition
סיפור
Story, tale, narrative
מחשבה
Thought, idea, contemplation
רגש
Emotion, feeling, sentiment
חוכמה
Wisdom, sagacity, understanding
צדק
Justice, righteousness, fairness
טוב ורע
Good and evil, moral duality
זמן
Time, era, period