Basic Details
Word: Actor
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.
Synonyms: Performer, artist, interpreter
Antonyms: Audience, spectator
Idioms and Phrases
- All the world's a stage: This phrase means that life is like a performance, and everyone plays a part. Example: "In her speech, she mentioned that all the world's a stage, encouraging us to show our true selves."
- Break a leg: This is said to wish an actor good luck before a performance. Example: "Before the play started, her friend said, 'Break a leg!' to wish her the best."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The actor received a standing ovation at the end of his performance for his incredible talent.
Example 2: She dreams of becoming an actor and performing in movies one day.
Example 3: The director cast a well-known actor in the lead role to attract more viewers to the film.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first known actor in history was an ancient Greek named Thespis? He is considered the father of tragedy and is said to have introduced the idea of having one actor perform alone in front of an audience!
Famous Quote
"Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances." - Sanford Meisner
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "actor" mean?
a) A person who listens to music
b) A person who performs in plays or films
c) A type of animal
d) Someone who writes stories
Answer: b) A person who performs in plays or films
2. Which of these is a synonym of "actor"?
a) Writer
b) Performer
c) Painter
d) Dancer
Answer: b) Performer
3. Which sentence uses "actor" correctly?
a) The actor painted a beautiful picture.
b) The actor prepared for his role by studying the character.
c) The actor cooked dinner for everyone.
d) The actor flew a kite in the park.
Answer: b) The actor prepared for his role by studying the character.
4. Which idiom relates to "actor"?
a) Break a leg
b) Piece of cake
c) In the same boat
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) Break a leg
5. What is the opposite of "actor"?
a) Performer
b) Audience
c) Artist
d) Singer
Answer: b) Audience
