Solutions - Advanced - Unit 2 - 2A - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A - Part 1 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "portrayal", "hinge", "unfold", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
aspect [noun]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail .
story [noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer 's journey .

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

Ex: Hamlet is a tragic character in Shakespeare ’s play .
evocative [adjective]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

Ex: The evocative painting captured the essence of a bygone era .

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

Ex: The description of the landscape made it easy to visualize .
fast [adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: She had a fast typing speed , finishing her work in no time .
pace [noun]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace , meeting all the deadlines .

a conclusion or outcome that brings a sense of happiness, satisfaction, or resolution to a story or situation

Ex: After a long , challenging journey , the hero ’s story had a happy ending .
play [noun]

a live presentation of a play or stage production

poetry [noun]

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

Ex: The class studied several famous pieces of poetry during the semester .

a complete story that is not long and can be read in a short time

Ex: His short story won first place in the writing competition .
action [noun]

the sequence of events forming the plot of a story or drama

Ex: The play 's action revolves around a family feud .
central [adjective]

located at or near the center or middle of something

Ex: They decided to open their new office in a central business district for better accessibility .
drawn [adjective]

looking ill, anxious, pale, or starved

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

Ex: Politicians often use red herrings to shift focus from controversial issues to more favorable subjects .
hinge [noun]

an important or crucial factor that determines what happens next or how things will turn out

Ex: Their entire strategy was based on the hinge of getting approval from the major investor .

a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.

Ex: Her new book presents a compelling narrative of survival and hope .
to open [verb]

to start or begin a meeting, speech, performance, etc.

Ex: The CEO will open the shareholders ' meeting with a report on the company 's performance and strategic direction .

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

Ex: The narrator 's point of view was biased , favoring the protagonist .

the act of representing or depicting a character, role, or subject through speech, actions, and gestures in a dramatic performance

Ex: Critics lauded his portrayal of the legendary hero in the stage play .

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: The travel agent recommended a boutique hotel in the city center , praising its central location and excellent reviews .
to set [verb]

to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place

Ex: The novel is set during World War II .
twist [noun]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

Ex: Just when we thought everything was going smoothly , there was a sudden twist in the story .

to develop or progress in a way that shows promise or potential

Ex: As the research unfolded , scientists discovered groundbreaking findings that could revolutionize the field .
written [adjective]

presented in writing rather than in speech or by visual means

Ex:
book [noun]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

Ex: My favorite book is a classic novel that has been passed down through generations .
breathtaking [adjective]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

Ex:
intriguing [adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: She found the stranger 's enigmatic smile intriguing , wondering what secrets it concealed .
plot [noun]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

Ex: She explained the plot of the play , highlighting the main conflicts and resolutions .

a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative

Ex: They debated whether the hero 's love interest was necessary for the plot .
mystery [noun]

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

Ex:
suspense [noun]

a state of excitement or uncertainty about what will happen next in a story, used to keep the audience engaged

Ex: The novel 's suspense made it impossible to put down .
natural [adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: The table was crafted from natural wood , showcasing its organic grain patterns .
dialogue [noun]

a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

Ex: The play 's dialogue was both witty and thought-provoking .
realistic [adjective]

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

Ex: A realistic budget takes into account income , expenses , and savings goals .
believable [adjective]

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

Ex: The plot of the movie was believable , with characters and situations that felt realistic .