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Films Television and Stories

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Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.

1. Genres and settings (20 entries)
  1. documentary
  2. historical drama
  3. animation
  4. sitcom
  5. mystery
  6. fantasy
  7. period drama
  8. thriller
  9. romance
  10. reality show
  11. subtitle
  12. crime series
  13. style
  14. countryside
  15. studio
  16. religion
  17. producer
  18. alcohol
  19. based on real events
  20. solid
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2. Characters and motives (20 entries)
  1. script
  2. victim
  3. protect someone
  4. play a role
  5. pretend
  6. detective
  7. hide a secret
  8. take revenge
  9. point of view
  10. criminal
  11. innocent
  12. murder
  13. identity
  14. prisoner
  15. agent
  16. security
  17. poet
  18. guard
  19. illegal
  20. fake account
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3. Plot and events (20 entries)
  1. plot
  2. chapter
  3. clue
  4. discovery
  5. turn out
  6. climax
  7. escape
  8. lead to
  9. rescue
  10. opening scene
  11. get into trouble
  12. solve a mystery
  13. chase
  14. lightning
  15. imaginary
  16. reality
  17. poetry
  18. narrative
  19. thunder
  20. bomb
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4. Viewing experiences (20 entries)
  1. streaming
  2. on demand
  3. catch up on
  4. trailer
  5. watch live
  6. dialogue
  7. rewind
  8. box office
  9. dubbed
  10. original version
  11. follow the story
  12. commercial
  13. viewer
  14. podcast
  15. livestream
  16. subtitles
  17. review
  18. campaign video
  19. ad
  20. banner ad
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5. Recommendations and reactions (20 entries)
  1. based on
  2. confusing
  3. dull
  4. impressive
  5. worth watching
  6. disappointing
  7. worth a watch
  8. remind someone of
  9. touching
  10. slow-moving
  11. ambitious
  12. personal response
  13. humorous
  14. humour
  15. balanced review
  16. powerful
  17. similar in style
  18. major weakness
  19. clear strength
  20. give a specific example
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