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CAE - Writing - Useful Vocabulary For Reviews

The document provides a vocabulary list for writing reviews across various entertainment types, including film, books, plays, TV programs, and music. It includes terms related to plot, performance, and production, as well as adjectives for describing the quality of entertainment. Additionally, it discusses which adjectives can be graded and suggests alternatives for emphasizing stronger adjectives.

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CAE - Writing - Useful Vocabulary For Reviews

The document provides a vocabulary list for writing reviews across various entertainment types, including film, books, plays, TV programs, and music. It includes terms related to plot, performance, and production, as well as adjectives for describing the quality of entertainment. Additionally, it discusses which adjectives can be graded and suggests alternatives for emphasizing stronger adjectives.

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Useful vocabulary for writing a Review

Add the appropriate letters to the words below, according to which type of
entertainment the word applies to. Some words maybe suitable for more than one
entertainment type. Film (F); Book (B); Play (P); TV programme (TV); Music or Opera
(M)

plot pantomime storyline

screenplay serial make-up

special effects stuntman producer

on location publisher presenter

director narrative flow ending

cast western comedy

tragedy gags blockbuster

soap novel romantic comedy

anchor documentary fly-on-the wall

murder mystery characters chat show

black comedy set stage

performance villain hero

soundtrack slapstick photography

fiction conductor soloist

horror thriller whodunit

drama adaptation actor/actress

gun-fest protagonist role

reality show sequel lighting

lead wardrobe costumes

prime-time script lines

sci-fi author playwright


Now decide which of the above types of entertainment are being referred to in the
following quotes, and what aspect of the entertainment is being described:

“unputdownable” “visually stunning”

“gripping” “phoney”

“it had me on the edge of my seat” “well crafted”

“wooden” “an amazing twist”

“predictable” “fast-paced”

“over-rated” “type-cast”

“moving” “compelling”

“high-tech” “intricate”

“dark and brooding” “spectacular”

“breathtaking” “below-par”

“long-awaited” “delicately woven”

“a cacophony” “it had me laughing out loud”

“it will have you rolling in the aisles” “a tour de force”

“witty” “gratuitous”

“an epic tale” “ludicrous”

“slushy” “touching”

“a compelling tale” “gloomy”

“nail biting” “a pot-boiler”

“corny” “insightful”

Of the adjectives above, which of them can be graded. i.e which can go with very,
extremely, or somewhat ?

What words can be used instead to add emphasis to the stronger adjectives?

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