Movie Terms Quiz

What the story is about/ sequence of events in a movie.

• plot
• blurb
• scene
• subject

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A clever play on words

• cliche 
• pun
• hype
• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

When a quote from a review is used in a commercial/ advertisement, or stands out in an article

• editorial rights
• Blurb
• out of context
• false advertisement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When a critic reveals secrets and plot points that could run the surprise for the audience and lessens their enjoyment

• blurb
• critical bias
• spoiler
• syndication

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When the same article is published in more than one newspaper or publication

• syndication
• duel citizenship
• high concept
• editorial rights

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When the critic uses a scale to show the degree of how much the recommend a movie

• rating system
• critique
• sensationalism
• pandering

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A professional who publishes his opinion on a particular movie/play/ book

• critic
• editor
• ghost writer
• journalist

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

To be competent but not especially outstanding

• uncanny
• sensational
• abhorrent 
• mediocre

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When handing over a review to a publication, the editor has the power to create a title and cut things out of the review

• civil rights
• due process
• editorial rights
• peer edit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Using different techniques to get the audience excited about the story

• hyperbole
• hype
• cliche
• clinique

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D