Film Studies

noun a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing

• The professor assigned an anthology of classic literature for us to read.
• I found a cool anthology of short stories at the bookstore.
• The anthology of old-school jams is perfect for our road trip playlist.
• Each chapter in the anthology of memories told a different story of her life.

noun the process of creating and developing a character in a story or play

• The author's skillful characterization of the protagonist brought depth to the novel.
• I really liked how the writer portrayed the main character in the story.
• The way the main guy was written in the book was so cool.
• The author's brushstrokes of characterization painted a vivid picture of the protagonist.

noun the way in which something is put together or arranged

• The composition of the new drug was carefully analyzed before it was approved for use.
• I really struggled with the composition of my essay for English class.
• I can't believe the composition of that team - they're all so talented!
• The composition of a successful business includes a strong leader and dedicated employees.

verb to place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

• In order to illustrate the differences between the two theories, we will juxtapose them side by side.
• Let's put these two pictures next to each other to see how they look when juxtaposed.
• I'm gonna compare these two outfits by juxtaposing them, see which one looks better.
• The author cleverly juxtaposed the protagonist's inner thoughts with the chaotic external world.

noun a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work

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• The prologue of the play set the stage for the rest of the story.
• I always skip the prologue of books and go straight to chapter one.
• The prologue of the movie was a total snoozefest.
• The prologue of their relationship was filled with uncertainty and doubt.

noun an expression of great enthusiasm or praise

• The composer's latest work is a beautiful rhapsody that has received critical acclaim.
• I can't stop listening to this rhapsody, it's so catchy!
• That rhapsody is straight fire, I can't get enough of it.
• Her speech was a rhapsody of passion and conviction, moving everyone in the audience.

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.

noun an idea or belief that is firmly maintained and often irrational

• Her idée fixe on achieving perfection in every detail was evident in her meticulously planned events.
• His idée fixe about always being the best at everything can be a bit annoying sometimes.
• She's got this idée fixe that she's the queen bee of the group.
• His idée fixe about finding true love was like a compass guiding him through life.