1. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8

2. To write and talk successfully about literature, you need Academic Vocabulary. convention embody In Collection 8, you will encounter academic words such as these. interpretation production

3. convention n.: standard technique. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 As a new volunteer, Yasmina had to learn the organization’s conventions, including the best ways to contact interested donors.

4. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 When you read or watch a play, it is helpful to be familiar with some common theatrical conventions, such as the use of asides. A convention is a procedure or technique that is widely known and accepted. What are some other conventions that are commonly used in the theater?

5. embody v.: give form to something abstract. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 To many people, babies embody innocence and hope for the future.

6. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 Some fictional characters are well known for the way they embody certain characteristics. If someone is said to embody a certain quality or idea, that person is said to represent the quality or idea, bringing it to life. Bullied by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella can be said to embody the idea of undeserved suffering.

7. interpretation n.: portrayal that conveys a particular understanding of a work. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 The audience was shocked when the actor performed a humorous interpretation of the traditionally serious scene.

8. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 When viewing a performance, consider whether you agree with the actor’s interpretation. An actor’s interpretation of a character may be different from your impression of that character. What are some techniques an actor may use to show the audience his or her interpretation of a character?

9. production n.: presentation of a play; performance. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 Winning the lead role in his school’s production of Romeo and Juliet was just the start of Luke’s acting career.

10. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 Different productions of the same play can vary greatly. Different actors, costumes, stage sets, and interpretations of the characters can set apart two productions.

11. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 In a small group, discuss one of the plays in this collection by answering the following questions. 1.How might two different actors give different interpretations to a main role? 2.What conventions of the stage are used in the play? interpretation n.: portrayal that conveys a particular understanding of a work. convention n.: standard technique.

12. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 3. Should a production of the play emphasize comedy or drama? How could this be accomplished? 4. What ideas or emotions does each main character embody? production n.: presentation of a play; performance. embody v.: give form to something abstract. In a small group, discuss one of the plays in this collection by answering the following questions.

13. Academic Vocabulary Collection 8 Practice using Academic Vocabulary to write about literature. Write a review of a play, movie, or TV show. Use each Academic Vocabulary word at least once. interpretation convention production embody

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