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ad lib
Noun
ứng biến, lời thoại ứng biến
a line that is recited in a speech or performance without prior preparation
"The singer's charming ad lib between verses added a personal touch to the concert, engaging the audience and making them feel part of the performance."
storyboarding
Noun
storyboard, quá trình tạo storyboard
the process of creating a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
"In advertising , storyboarding helps clients visualize the proposed commercial , providing a frame-by-frame outline of how the final product will look ."
curtain call
Noun
gọi màn, cúi chào cuối cùng
the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience
"The curtain call marked the end of a memorable evening of theater , leaving both performers and audience members with lasting memories of an unforgettable performance ."
scene-shifting
Noun
thay đổi cảnh, chuyển cảnh
a method used in theater production that indicates a change of the setting
"Scene-shifting was an integral part of the production process , requiring coordination and teamwork to bring the world of the play to life on stage ."
set piece
Noun
cảnh công phu, phần được dàn dựng kỹ lưỡng
a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex
"The whimsical forest set piece was adorned with towering trees , colorful foliage , and hidden pathways , providing a magical backdrop for the fairy tale adventure ."
vaudeville
Noun
kịch vaudeville, chương trình tạp kỹ
a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s
"The decline of vaudeville came with the rise of motion pictures and radio , but its influence can still be seen in modern variety shows and comedy clubs ."
film noir
Noun
phim đen, phim noir
a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations
"Many classic film noir movies feature hard-boiled detectives , femme fatales , and intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue ."
mise-en-scene
Noun
bố cục cảnh quay
the visual arrangement of elements in a film scene such as set design and lighting
"Mise-en-scène elements like lighting and decor set the mood for each scene."
proscenium
Noun
proscenium, khung sân khấu
the architectural wall or frame that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater, often forming an arch through which the audience views the performance
"A proscenium arch gives a clear boundary between performers and viewers."
epilogue
Noun
lời kết, phần kết luận
a short address to the audience by an actor at the conclusion of a play, frequently in verse
"During the epilogue, the actor broke the fourth wall to engage viewers ."
cinema verite
Noun
điện ảnh chân thực
a style of documentary filmmaking that emphasizes capturing real-life situations and events with minimal interference or intervention
"Cinéma vérité, meaning "truthful cinema" in French, is a documentary filmmaking style characterized by its emphasis on capturing real-life events as they unfold, without staging or intervention."
soliloquy
Noun
độc thoại, độc thoại nội tâm
a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud
"The soliloquy provided a moment of introspection and revelation , drawing the audience into the character 's inner world and inviting empathy and understanding ."
aside
Noun
nói một mình, lời nói riêng
an actor's line that is told to the audience but the other characters on the stage are not intended to hear
"The director emphasized the timing of each aside to maintain dramatic tension."
cliffhanger
Noun
kịch tính, kết thúc cliffhanger
an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense
"As the tension reached its peak , the protagonist found themselves in a perilous situation , setting the stage for a nail-biting cliffhanger that would keep readers guessing until the next installment ."
antagonist
Noun
nhân vật phản diện, kẻ thù
villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing
"Throughout the story , the protagonist 's struggle against the antagonist served as a metaphor for larger themes of good versus evil and the resilience of the human spirit ."
protagonist
Noun
nhân vật chính, người chủ chốt
the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.
"The protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level ."
conceit
Noun
hình ảnh ẩn dụ phức tạp, conceit
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
"The conceit of merging war and love imagery made the sonnet memorable ."
epigraph
Noun
lời đề từ, trích dẫn mở đầu
a quotation or phrase placed at the beginning of a book, chapter, or other written work, often to suggest a theme or context
"The epigraph inspired readers to reflect on the story 's message ."
miscellanea
Noun
tập hợp, bộ sưu tập
a collection of various items, such as literary pieces, poems, letters, etc., gathered from different sources
"As they sorted through the attic 's miscellanea, they stumbled upon a dusty old journal that revealed secrets long forgotten by their ancestors ."
whodunit
Noun
truyện trinh thám, tiểu thuyết hình sự
a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end
"The TV series became a hit for its compelling whodunit plotlines , where each episode presented a new mystery for the viewers to solve ."
allusion
Noun
ám chỉ, nhắc đến
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
"The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris ."
abridgment
Noun
bản tóm tắt, phiên bản rút gọn
a concise version of a lengthy play, novel, etc.
"While some purists prefer the full version , the abridgment of the epic poem has found favor with those new to the genre ."
foil
Noun
nhân vật đối lập, nhân vật tương phản
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
"The twins ' opposing personalities make each a foil to the other ."
foreshadowing
Noun
điềm báo, dự báo
the act of giving a clue of the future events to the audience in advance while narrating a story
"The mysterious stranger's ominous warning served as foreshadowing for the danger lurking ahead."
metafiction
Noun
siêu hư cấu, hư cấu bậc cao
a literary genre that uses self-reflexive techniques to draw attention to its status as a work of fiction, blurring the lines between reality and fiction
"Through metafiction, the author explored themes of authorship , narrative structure , and the relationship between fiction and reality , challenging readers to think critically about the nature of storytelling ."
bildungsroman
Noun
tiểu thuyết giáo dục, tiểu thuyết hình thành
a novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood
"The bildungsroman genre has produced some of literature 's most beloved works , capturing the universal struggles and triumphs of growing up ."
motif
Noun
chủ đề, ý tưởng chủ đạo
a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work
"The motif of " nature versus civilization " serves as a central theme in the story , highlighting the tension between humanity 's primal instincts and societal norms ."
simile
Noun
so sánh, ví von
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
"The poet 's use of a simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape ."
non sequitur
Noun
non sequitur, lời nói không liên quan
a remark or response that bears no logical or relevant connection to what was said before
"His sudden question about cats was a total non sequitur."
canonical
Adjective
kinh điển
(of an author or literary work) accepted as highly acclaimed authors or pieces of literature, which are collectively referred to as the literary canon
"The student 's thesis explored themes of identity and power in canonical literature , examining how these works have shaped cultural narratives over time ."