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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Cinema and Theater

Here you will learn some English words about cinema and theater, such as "trailer", "stage", "cast", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
ballet
[noun]

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

Ex: Ballet performances often feature elaborate sets and costumes to enhance the storytelling through dance .
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Broadway
[noun]

a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US

Ex: The Broadway musical captivated audiences with its unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography .
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a full-length movie that has a story

Ex: She wrote the screenplay for the feature film, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences .
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trailer
[noun]

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

Ex: Audiences eagerly watched the trailer to get a sneak peek of the upcoming romantic comedy .
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sequel
[noun]

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

Ex: The sequel exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .
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a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

Ex: Streaming platforms compete to secure the rights to blockbuster films and series for their subscribers.
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classic
[noun]

a well-known and highly respected piece of writing, music, or movie that is considered valuable and of high quality

Ex: Many students study Shakespeare's classics in school.
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to stage
[Verb]

to present a play or other event to an audience

Ex: The opera will be staged at the historic downtown theater .
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to cast
[Verb]

to choose a performer to play a role in a movie, opera, play, etc.

Ex: The theater company cast a famous actress for the main role in the play .
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to adapt
[Verb]

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

Ex: The studio acquired the rights to adapt the graphic novel for TV .
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a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

Ex: The adaptation of the Broadway musical featured elaborate sets and stunning choreography that dazzled audiences .
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to cut
[Verb]

to edit a film and prepare it by removing or reordering parts of it

Ex: The director 's vision began to take shape as the editor started to cut the film according to the storyboard .
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to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

Ex: The record label is releasing the artist 's single on all major music platforms .
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a small place at a cinema, theater, etc. from which tickets are bought

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to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

Ex: The choir members dedicated extra time to rehearse their harmonies for the upcoming concert .
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to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

Ex: She worked closely with the director to accurately portray the mannerisms and speech patterns of the real-life person she was portraying.
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to explain the events taking place in a movie, documentary, etc. as part of the program itself

Ex: She was asked to narrate the historical reenactment , guiding audiences through key moments in the past with her captivating storytelling .
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direction
[noun]

the act of supervising the cast and crew and giving them instructions in the production of a motion picture, play, etc.

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to cue
[Verb]

to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue

Ex: The teleprompter cued the speaker throughout the presentation .
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the style in which a movie is shot

Ex: Viewers praised the camerawork for its seamless integration of handheld shots and aerial footage , enhancing the storytelling .
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to dub
[Verb]

to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language

Ex: The movie studio opted to dub the dialogue rather than use subtitles for the theatrical release .
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the final practice of a play or live show, in which the same costumes and lights are used as the live performance

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dramatic
[Adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

Ex: Her interest in dramatic literature led her to study theater .
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animated
[Adjective]

(of images or drawings in a movie) made to appear as if they are in motion

Ex: She made an animated short film for her art project .
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footage
[noun]

the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

Ex: Old footage of the concert was shared online .
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genre
[noun]

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

Ex: Film noir is a genre known for its dark themes and moody visuals .
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scenario
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a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

Ex: The novel explores a dystopian scenario where society has collapsed due to environmental catastrophe .
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the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

Ex: The screenplay underwent several revisions before being greenlit for production by the studio .
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spotlight
[noun]

a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage

Ex: The speaker stood confidently in the spotlight, delivering a powerful speech that resonated with the audience .
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act
[noun]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

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interval
[noun]

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

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lead
[noun]

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie

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stunt
[noun]

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

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climax
[noun]

the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

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twist
[noun]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

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backstory
[noun]

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

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subtitle
[noun]

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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the musical piece that is played at the beginning or the end of a TV or radio program or a motion picture

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critic
[noun]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

Ex: The art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.
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comedian
[noun]

someone whose job is making their audience laugh through jokes

Ex: The comedian used personal stories to create humor and connect with the crowd .
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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
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