Movie Review Terms- Week 3 Vocab

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What is a "blurb"?

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When a quote from a review is used in a commercial/advertisement.

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What is a "spoiler"?

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When a critic reveals secrets and plot points that could ruin the surprise for the audience and lessen their enjoyment of the movie.

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Rating system:

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Critic uses a scale to show how much they recommend the movie.

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What is "audience demographic"?

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When the critic recommends that only a certain group should see, or not see, the film.

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Critic Bias

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When a critic cannot review a film fairly due to a personal issue with it.

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A "critic" is someone who...

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A professional who publishes opinions on movies, plays, or books.

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Editorial Rights:

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Editor can create a title and edit content when submitting a review.

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Mediocre means...

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Competent but not especially outstanding

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Cliché refers to something overused, lacking surprise or interest.

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Overexposure

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What does "out of context" mean?

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When quotes are mixed up and changed around to give the words a different meaning.