The Green Book: Vocabulary and Film Analysis

Vocabulary flashcards related to 'The Green Book' and film analysis

Segregation

The practice of separating people based on race, especially in the American South during the 1960s

Jim Crow laws

Legal rules in the Southern United States that enforced racial segregation from the 1870s to 1960s

Deep South

The southeastern region of the United States where slavery and segregation were most common

Bouncer

A person employed to remove troublemakers from a nightclub, bar, or similar establishment

Pianist

A person who plays the piano professionally

Chauffeur

A person employed to drive a car for someone else

Concert tour

A series of musical performances in different cities or venues

Prejudice

Unfair negative opinions about a group of people based on characteristics like race or religion

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of people based on their race, gender, age, or other characteristics

Civil rights

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified idea about a particular group of people

Integration

The process of bringing together people of different races in schools, workplaces, and public spaces

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed against people of a different race

Dignity

The quality of being worthy of honor and respect

Refined

Cultured, elegant, and well-educated in manner

Working-class

Relating to people who do manual or industrial work for wages

Unlikely friendship

A friendship between people who seem very different and wouldn't normally be friends

Cultural clash

A conflict between people from different cultural backgrounds

Social barriers

Obstacles that prevent people from different social groups from interacting freely

Biographical film (biopic)

A movie that tells the true story of a real person's life

Drama

A serious film or play that deals with realistic characters and emotional themes

Comedy-drama

A film that combines both funny and serious elements

Based on a true story

A film that is inspired by real events that actually happened

Cast

All the actors who appear in a film

Starring

The main actors who play the most important roles in a film

Supporting actor

An actor who plays an important but not leading role in a film

Director

The person who controls the making of a film and guides the actors

Screenplay

The written script of a film, including dialogue and stage directions

Plot

The main story of a film, including the sequence of events

Character development

How a character changes and grows throughout the story

Theme

The main idea or message that a film explores

Setting

The time and place where a film's story takes place

Cinematography

The art of filming, including camera work and visual composition

Soundtrack

The music and sound effects used in a film

Genre

A category of film, such as comedy, drama, horror, or action

Box office

The commercial success of a film measured by ticket sales

Critic

A person who reviews and judges films professionally

Review

A written or spoken opinion about the quality of a film

Award

A prize given to recognize excellence in filmmaking

Academy Award (Oscar)

The most prestigious film award in the United States

Nomination

Being selected as a candidate for an award

Controversy

Public disagreement or debate about something

Audience

The people who watch a film

Emotional

Causing strong feelings in the viewer

Inspiring

Making people feel motivated or encouraged

Thought-provoking

Making people think deeply about important issues

Compelling

Very interesting and able to hold attention

Realistic

Showing life as it really is

Powerful

Having a strong effect on emotions or thoughts

Moving

Causing strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy

Uplifting

Making people feel happier or more hopeful

Portrayal

The way someone or something is represented in a film

Performance

How well an actor plays their role

Symbolism

The use of objects or actions to represent deeper meanings

Metaphor

A comparison between two things to explain or illustrate an idea

Irony

When the opposite of what is expected happens

Foreshadowing

Hints about what will happen later in the story

Flashback

A scene that shows events from the past

Climax

The most exciting or important moment in the story

Resolution

How the story ends and problems are solved

Moral

The lesson or message about right and wrong behavior

Perspective

The point of view from which the story is told

Narrative

The way a story is told

Pacing

How fast or slow the story moves

Tension

The feeling of suspense or conflict in a story

Dialogue

The conversations between characters

Monologue

A long speech by one character

Voice-over

Narration spoken by someone not visible on screen