Vocabulary
Arts & Culture
aesthetic · portrayal · genre · protagonist · masterpiece
connected with beauty and how things look
/iːsˈθetɪk/The café has a cool, minimalist aesthetic.
the way someone is shown in a film, book or picture
/pɔːˈtreɪəl/Her portrayal of the queen won an Oscar.
a type of film, book or music
/ˈʒɒnrə/Science fiction is my favourite genre.
a story, or the way it is told
/ˈnærətɪv/The game has a powerful narrative that keeps you playing.
a detailed judgement of a work of art
/krɪˈtiːk/The magazine published a harsh critique of the new album.
an image or idea that is repeated in a work
/məʊˈtiːf/Water is a recurring motif in the film.
the main character in a story
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/The protagonist is a 15-year-old girl who can talk to animals.
putting two very different things side by side
/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/The photo shows a juxtaposition of old buildings and modern skyscrapers.
an extremely good work of art
/ˈmɑːstəpiːs/Many consider the Mona Lisa a masterpiece.
a public show of art or objects
/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/We saw an exhibition of Frida Kahlo's paintings.
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What is your favourite genre of film, book or music?
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Describe the protagonist of a story you love.
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Have you been to an exhibition recently? What was it like?
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Name something you consider a masterpiece and explain why.
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