WORDS FROM FICTION THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN REAL LIFE
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Fiction is an essential part of the conversation of culture, and thousands of words and terms that come from works of fiction are used regularly to measure and explain events in real life. These words have gone beyond their fictional origins to become recognized terms and cultural reference points. They are terms and meanings you may need to know in order to understand what someone is saying. That’s the purpose of this dictionary of words from fiction.
This preliminary draft contains approximately 250 entries and is intended to demonstrate the value of a dictionary of words from fiction and to highlight the advantages and shortcomings of this approach. Entries may be incomplete or incorrect, and many of the most important terms and definitions are not yet included. Please send comments, clarifications, and suggestions to Rick Aster at: ra@rickaster.com.