{"id":6739,"date":"2025-07-29T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6739"},"modified":"2025-07-16T06:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:05:42","slug":"movie-vocabulary-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Vocabulary - Part II (With Discussion Questions)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Movie_Vocabulary\" >Movie Vocabulary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Spoiler\" >Spoiler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Teaser_Trailer\" >Teaser \/ Trailer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Cameo\" >Cameo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Twist\" >Twist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Cliffhanger\" >Cliffhanger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Stinger\" >Stinger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Easter_egg\" >Easter egg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Tentpole\" >Tentpole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Sleeper_hit\" >Sleeper hit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Bomb\" >Bomb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Tearjerker\" >Tearjerker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Rotten_Tomatoes\" >Rotten Tomatoes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Discussion_Questions\" >Discussion Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/movie-vocabulary-part-2\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Movies can be great fodder for free conversations, whether new releases or personal favorites from the past.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we've established in our <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-conversation\/free-talk-idea-movie-vocabulary-with-quiz-discussion-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original post<\/a> on movie-related English, there are quite a few special terms that often pop up when discussing films. So many, in fact, that we've got an entirely new list of vocabulary that we didn't cover last time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a film-focused free-talk lesson with your students and introduce these useful words while discussing your favorite flicks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Movie_Vocabulary\"><\/span><strong>Movie Vocabulary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spoiler\"><\/span><strong>Spoiler<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080200\/english_for_movies_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An annoyed girl holding pillows up to her ears\" class=\"wp-image-6743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080200\/english_for_movies_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080200\/english_for_movies_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080200\/english_for_movies_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080200\/english_for_movies_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080200\/english_for_movies_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: information about a film's story that can ruin the experience for someone who hasn't seen it yet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Warning: This review contains <strong>spoilers<\/strong>. If you haven't watched the film yet, stop reading now!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as a verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you aren't careful, even YouTube video thumbnails can <strong>spoil<\/strong> movies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a good idea to explain how this relates to the original meaning of \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/spoil\/cu08raMTS4K922yAr9atdg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spoil<\/a>,\" meaning \"to go bad or become rotten.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaser_Trailer\"><\/span><strong>Teaser \/ Trailer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: short advertisements for movies on TV and online before a film is released<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teasers are designed to get people excited to see more, which is one of the basic meanings of the verb \"tease.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>teaser<\/strong> for the new film has created a lot of buzz on social media.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Trailers are typically released after teasers and offer a longer look at the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>trailer<\/strong> was released this afternoon, and it's already gotten millions of views on YouTube.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cameo\"><\/span><strong>Cameo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: a small appearance by someone in a film<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Because he only made a brief <strong>cameo<\/strong>, the actor didn't ask for any money.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twist\"><\/span><strong>Twist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: a sudden or surprising change in a story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also known as a \"plot twist.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The movie became famous for its surprising <strong>twist<\/strong> ending.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The<strong> plot twist<\/strong> caught everybody off guard.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cliffhanger\"><\/span><strong>Cliffhanger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080223\/english_for_movies_3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A man climbing a steep mountain\" class=\"wp-image-6744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080223\/english_for_movies_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080223\/english_for_movies_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080223\/english_for_movies_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080223\/english_for_movies_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080223\/english_for_movies_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: an ending that does not complete the film's story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The movie ends on a <strong>cliffhanger<\/strong>, so we'll have to wait for the sequel to see how the story ends.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stinger\"><\/span><strong>Stinger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: a very short scene that appears at the end of a movie, usually after the end credits&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stingers are also known as \"post-credit scenes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Everyone in the theater stayed until the end of the credits, hoping to see a <strong>stinger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easter_egg\"><\/span><strong>Easter egg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080233\/english_for_movies_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A basket of colorful eggs\" class=\"wp-image-6745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080233\/english_for_movies_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080233\/english_for_movies_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080233\/english_for_movies_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080233\/english_for_movies_4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080233\/english_for_movies_4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: a small detail in a film that hints at or refers to other things<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The director enjoys putting <strong>Easter eggs<\/strong> into his films and seeing if fans can discover them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tentpole\"><\/span><strong>Tentpole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: films with large budgets that are expected to be very popular and financially successful<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Tentpole\" can be used as an adjective or a noun for the film itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tentpole<\/strong> films are usually released in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-conversation\/summer-heat\/\">summertime<\/a> or shortly before it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Just because <strong>tentpoles<\/strong> are heavily promoted doesn't mean they'll be successful.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleeper_hit\"><\/span><strong>Sleeper hit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: a film that becomes successful despite receiving little promotion or much attention originally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The positive word-of-mouth helped the independent movie become the <strong>sleeper hit<\/strong> of the year.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bomb\"><\/span><strong>Bomb<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: an unsuccessful movie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often used for bigger, expensive films that received lots of marketing and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many films that were <strong>bombs<\/strong> in theaters are now considered classics by movie fans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Bomb\" can also be used as a verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many films that <strong>bombed<\/strong> in theaters are now considered classics by movie fans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tearjerker\"><\/span><strong>Tearjerker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: an emotional movie that is likely to make viewers cry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>That movie is a real <strong>tearjerker<\/strong>. Make sure you have some tissues when you watch it!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rotten_Tomatoes\"><\/span><strong>Rotten Tomatoes&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080252\/english_for_movies_5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A sad performer standing next to a microphone while covered in smashed tomatoes\" class=\"wp-image-6746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080252\/english_for_movies_5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080252\/english_for_movies_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080252\/english_for_movies_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080252\/english_for_movies_5-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/27080252\/english_for_movies_5-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotten Tomatoes is the name of a famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website for movie reviews<\/a>. It launched in 1998 and eventually became very influential in the American film industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Movies are given a rating between 0 and 100%. Films with a rating between 75 and 100% are \u201cCertified Fresh.\u201d These movies get a special tomato icon that is often used in promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, movies with a rating of 59% or lower are considered \u201cRotten,\u201d which obviously isn't good for the movie's reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site\u2019s name likely comes from the fact that in the early entertainment industry, people would throw rotten fruit at poor performers to get them to leave the stage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discussion_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Discussion Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not everyone is bothered by spoilers. What about you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you name any movies with big plot twists?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you heard of or seen the Hollywood film <em>Cliffhanger<\/em>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you think about cliffhanger endings? Can you think of any examples of films that have them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are famous for having stingers. Have you seen any \"MCU\" movies?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever spotted an Easter egg in a movie? Why do you think they're called \"Easter eggs\"?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you often watch tentpole movies?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you think of any examples of sleeper hits?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you a fan of a film that was a bomb? Why do you think it wasn't successful?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you enjoy watching tearjerkers? Why do you think people watch movies that might make them cry?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you heard of Rotten Tomatoes? Do you read reviews before deciding to watch a movie? 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