Character Arcs

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows

adjective relating to or characteristic of actors or acting

  • The actor delivered a powerful performance in the Shakespearean play.
  • I heard that actor is going to be in the new movie coming out next month.
  • That actor is so talented, he really knows how to bring a character to life.
  • Being an actor on the stage of life requires great skill and emotional depth.

noun an individual's good reputation

  • The protagonist's character development was carefully crafted by the author.
  • I really like the main character in that book.
  • That dude has such a strong character, he never gives up.
  • Her character shines like a beacon of hope in our community.

noun a secondary plot or storyline that is subordinate to the main plot in a literary work or film

  • The novel contains a complex subplot involving the protagonist's family history.
  • There's a side story in the movie that focuses on the supporting character's romance subplot.
  • Did you catch that subplot about the secret agent in the TV show? It's so cool!
  • The subplot of betrayal adds an interesting twist to the main storyline.