153 Answered Questions for the topic Terminology

Terminology Film

07/07/19

Is there a term for a character only there to die?
In some movies, you can tell when a character is there only to make a dramatic moment when he/she dies.Is there a term for a character written specifically to die for dramatic purpose?
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Terminology Film

07/06/19

Is there a term for the prologue story present in the opening of a film?
I observed that few films have a short story in start of the film during opening credits, specially in Zack Snyder's films. In *Watchmen* it's about Minutemen, and in *Batman v Superman: Dawn of... more
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07/06/19

Does David Lynch's eerie atmosphere (closer to german "Unheimlich"), have a definition and clear origin?
One aspect that all of lynch's films have is that eerie feeling that something is not quite right, but I find that atmosphere to be different from pure surrealism. Did Lynch start this? Or does it... more
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Terminology Botany

07/05/19

What is vascular cambium?
I'm confused over the two terms "vascular cambium" and "intrafascicular cambium". Is vascular cambium the same as intrafascicular cambium?
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07/04/19

What's inside the perinuclear space?
The cell proper contains the cytoplasm in general and the cytosol in particular when referring to the fluid/gel without notable organelle.Once we move inside the nucleus there is the nucleoplasm... more
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07/04/19

What is the difference between wireframes and mockups?
I would like to know the difference between Wireframes and Mockups. I'm hoping to gain a simple understanding of the difference or to definitively know that both are the same.I googled it but I... more
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Terminology Film Effects

07/04/19

Term for faking something in a movie related to set or lighting?
So, I was under the incorrect assumption that the term "gaffe" referred to creating something that just looks close enough to pass on screen. I'm certain I heard this term used for barnum and... more
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech Usage

07/03/19

Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview?
I am like a clean slate. I do not have any preconceived notions about how the company runs
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07/02/19

Is there a name for a comic relief character that temporarily becomes highly capable?
This is a trope that I've seen sometimes in comic books. I haven't seen it in prose fiction yet.Sometimes, we see a character who provides comic relief become highly capable for a single issue or... more
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07/01/19

What is the name of the writing style in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens? Why is that style used?
In *Bleak House* by Charles Dickens, the viewpoint frequently changes from Esther Summerson, or first-person, to third person. What is this style known as? Also, why did Dickens place such a... more
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Terminology Film Cinematography

06/29/19

Is there any difference between a DoP and a Cinematographer? If so, What?
Recently I was watching a short film titled "Black Hole". In the credits following I came across one "Purva Desai" being credited under D.O.P (i.e. Director of Photography), only to be followed by... more
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Terminology Film Credits

06/29/19

What's the meaning of abbreviations in credits? (ASC, PGA, ...)?
In several credits, some names (usually among the first ones) have an abbreviation after their name like: - A.C.E. - A.S.C. - ...Where does it come from?Do they mean something specific about their... more
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Terminology Film Alternate Version

06/29/19

Director's Cut, Editor's Cut, Theatrical Cut. What do these mean?
What do the following terms mean in movie business? - Director's Cut - Editor's Cut - Theatrical CutWhat are the differences between them? Are there any other _cut_ s?
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Terminology Film Production Dialogue

06/28/19

Where does the automated/automatic come from in ADR?
I know there are recent advancements in software that allow for automatic/automated dialogue replacement but in films that predate this technology they still use the same terminology and as far as... more
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Terminology Music Theory Theory

06/27/19

Mediant, submediant, and minor keys?
I am familiar with the degree names: tonic, supertonic, mediant, etc but not sure of their use in minor keys. Let's consider C major and minor. Some are clear, the dominant and subdominant will... more
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech Usage

06/27/19

Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview?
Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview? > I am like a clean slate. I do not have any preconceived notions about how the company runs
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech Meaning

06/26/19

Is there a term for speech that gradually accelerates?
I was having a conversation with a friend about typing text crammedtogetherlikeso, to emulate a very quick speaking pattern. He mentioned cadence in regards to this, but I was thinking that cadence... more
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06/26/19

What is meant by "busy"?
What do web developers mean when they think something will make their site look "busy"?What gives this feel of busy-ness?
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06/26/19

What is the difference between harmony and consonance in music?
I am new to music theory and I was wondering what the difference is between harmony and consonance/dissonance. What are the reasons behind these terms and how can you apply it in practice if, for... more
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06/26/19

Why we don't use "TV" before "miniseries"?
Why we typically say "TV series", but we don't say "[TV miniseries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniseries)" (i.e., instead of this, we simply say "miniseries")?Does it mean, that there are... more
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06/25/19

What is the term for an accessible character that knows nothing?
In a lot of books, movies, or TV shows, there will be a character that knows little to nothing about the subject at hand. Most cop shows and medical shows will have someone who doesn't know very... more
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Terminology Film Soundtrack

06/23/19

What is the difference between a movie's soundtrack, and its score?
The title says it all: What is the difference between a movie's soundtrack, and its score?
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Terminology Biochemistry

06/23/19

What is the difference between "Bisphosphate" and "Diphosphate" in biochemistry?
I have often found bisphosphate compounds ( e.g. RuBP, RuBisCO, 2,3-BPGA etc.) and diphosphate compounds (e.g. ADP, GDP etc.) in biochemistry. They are commonly seen and are important compounds in... more
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Terminology Grammar Passive Voice

06/23/19

How can I reliably and accurately identify the passive voice in writing or speech?
How can I *reliably* and *accurately* identify the passive voice in writing or speech? I'm not interested in advice about whether or not to use it yet... I just want to know for sure what it is, so... more
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06/22/19

What's the difference between a method and a function?
Can someone provide a simple explanation of methods vs. functions in OOP context?
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