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Academic IELTS (Band 5 and Below) - Film and Theatre

Here, you will learn some English words related to Film and Theatre that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (5)
documentary

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

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credit

(plural) a list of names at the start or end of a TV program or movie acknowledging the people involved in its production

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season

a set of TV programs that are related

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episode

one part of a series of a radio or TV show

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series

a set of regularly aired television or radio programs related to the same subject

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clip

a short part of a movie or broadcast that is viewed separately

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monologue

an extended speech delivered by an actor within a play or film

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script

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

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scene

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

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trailer

a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

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subtitle

transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language

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animation

a movie in which animated characters move

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cast

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

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resolution

the quality and clarity of an image or video display

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background

the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

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dialogue

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

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character

a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

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plot

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

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setting

the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

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hero

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

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producer

a person who deals with supervisory tasks or financial affairs in making a motion picture, play, etc.

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shot

an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption

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shooting

the action or process of recording the scenes of a motion picture or taking a photograph

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role

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

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soundtrack

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

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teaser

a short preview of a movie that aims to grab the attention of the audience

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act

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

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chorus

a group of dancers and singers who perform in a musical show, typically providing supporting or background roles and enhancing the main performance

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backstage

the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes

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