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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Movie and Theater

Here you will learn some English words about movie and theater, such as "cast", "edit", "scenario", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
box office

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

Ex: The theater's box office opens an hour before the show. 
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cast
cast
[noun]

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

Ex: She was excited to join the cast of the upcoming film. 
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dramatic
dramatic
[Adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

Ex: She took a course in dramatic arts at university. 
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to edit
to edit
[Verb]

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

Ex: After shooting wrapped, the director and editor collaborated to edit the documentary. 
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genre
genre
[noun]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Ex: Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color. 
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interval
interval
[noun]

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

Ex: The audience enjoyed refreshments during the interval of the play. 
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preview
preview
[noun]

the showing of a movie, play, exhibition, etc. to a selected audience before its public release

Ex: The film studio held a preview for critics before the movie's official release. 
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to produce

to provide money for and be in charge of the making of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: She produced a TV series about adopted children. 
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release
release
[noun]

a product such as a new movie, video game, etc. made available to the public

Ex: The studio scheduled the release of the new film for Friday. 
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scenario
scenario
[noun]

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

Ex: The screenwriter presented several scenarios for the plot of the upcoming movie. 
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script
script
[noun]

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

Ex: The actor memorized his lines from the script before the performance. 
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to film or take a photograph of something

Ex: He will shoot the scene at dawn to capture the best light. 
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villain
villain
[noun]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

Ex: The villain plotted to take over the kingdom. 
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stunt
stunt
[noun]

a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie

Ex: The actor performed his own stunt during the action scene, impressing the crew. 
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adaptation

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

Ex: The film adaptation of the bestselling novel stayed true to the book's plot and characters. 
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to dramatize

to turn a book, story, or an event into a movie or play

Ex: Historical accounts of great leaders are often dramatized in biographical films to engage modern audiences. 
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feature
feature
[noun]

the main full-length film shown in a cinema program

Ex: The feature tonight is a romantic comedy. 
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interpretation

a representation that an actor or a performer gives of an artistic or musical piece that shows their understanding and feeling toward it

Ex: His interpretation of the character brought new depth and complexity to the stage production, earning him critical acclaim. 
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to portray

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

Ex: She portrayed the protagonist in the critically acclaimed film, earning praise for her nuanced performance. 
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theatrical
theatrical
[Adjective]

of, relating to, or connected with the theater as an art form or profession

Ex: She studied theatrical production at the university. 
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ad lib
ad lib
[Adverb]

without prior practice or preparation

Ex: The actor forgot his lines and had to speak ad lib during the performance. 
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allegory
allegory
[noun]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

Ex: The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic allegory depicting the soul's journey toward salvation. 
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auditorium

the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance

Ex: The auditorium was filled to capacity with eager spectators awaiting the start of the theatrical production. 
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cliffhanger

an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

Ex: The season finale ended on a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats and eagerly anticipating the next episode. 
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prop
prop
[noun]

any object used by actors in the performance of a movie or play

Ex: The actor picked up a prop sword for the battle scene. 
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costume
costume
[noun]

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

Ex: The theater production featured stunning period costumes that transported the audience back in time to the Victorian era. 
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to direct
to direct
[Verb]

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions. 
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heroine
heroine
[noun]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

Ex: She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel. 
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audience
audience
[noun]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

Ex: He was nervous to speak in front of a large audience. 
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scene
scene
[noun]

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

Ex: The dream scene in the movie was very surreal. 
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character
character
[noun]

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

Ex: Harry Potter is a beloved character in the fantasy series by J.K. Rowling. 
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