Discussing Movies

Here are 10 basic terms for discussing movies, presented in a simplified format:

Plot (plot)

Meaning: The main events or story of a movie.

Example: The plot of the movie was easy to follow.

Similar Terms: Storyline, story

Character (kar-ik-ter)

Meaning: A person, animal, or figure in a movie.

Example: My favorite character in the movie was the hero.

Similar Terms: Role, figure

Scene (seen)

Meaning: A part of a movie where a specific event happens.

Example: The opening scene of the movie was very exciting.

Similar Terms: Segment, part

Dialogue (dahy-uh-log)

Meaning: The spoken words between characters in a movie.

Example: The dialogue in the movie was easy to understand.

Similar Terms: Conversation, talk

Setting (set-ing)

Meaning: The time and place where the movie’s events happen.

Example: The setting of the movie was a small village.

Similar Terms: Location, background

Genre (zhahn-ruh)

Meaning: The category or type of movie, like comedy or drama.

Example: My favorite movie genre is action.

Similar Terms: Category, type

Actor (ak-ter)

Meaning: A person who performs a role in a movie.

Example: The main actor did a great job in the movie.

Similar Terms: Performer, artist

Director (di-rek-ter)

Meaning: The person who controls the making of the movie.

Example: The director of the movie is very famous.

Similar Terms: Filmmaker, manager

Soundtrack (sown-dtrak)

Meaning: The music used in a movie.

Example: The soundtrack of the movie was very catchy.

Similar Terms: Music, score

Ending (en-ding)

Meaning: The final part of a movie.

Example: The ending of the movie was surprising.

Similar Terms: Conclusion, finish