Spell Bee Word: theatre

Basic Details

Word: Theatre

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A place where people go to watch performances, such as plays and movies.

Synonyms: Playhouse, cinema, amphitheatre

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

All the world's a stage: Everyone plays a role in life, just like actors in a play. Example: "As they entered the party, she thought, 'All the world's a stage, and we all have our parts to perform.'
Steal the show: To attract the most attention or praise in a performance. Example: "The young actress stole the show with her amazing performance."

Usage Examples

Example 1: We visited the theatre last night to see a wonderful interpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

Example 2: My favourite part of the theatre is the grand chandelier that hangs from the ceiling.

Example 3: The local theatre puts on a variety of shows, from musicals to dramatic plays.

Fun Fact

The word "theatre" comes from the Ancient Greek word "theatron," meaning "seeing place," which refers to the viewing space in ancient Greece where audiences would gather to watch performances.

Famous Quote

"Theatre is the impossibility which we are not afraid of, where things get done and their feeling is made by the audience." - Antonin Artaud

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "theatre" mean?

a) A place for sports
b) A type of school
c) A place where people watch performances
d) A kind of restaurant

Answer: c) A place where people watch performances

2. Which of these is a synonym of "theatre"?

a) Library
b) Playhouse
c) Park
d) Workplace

Answer: b) Playhouse

3. Which sentence uses "theatre" correctly?

a) The theatre is full of books.
b) They went to the theatre to see a new film.
c) The theatre cooked delicious food.
d) The theatre is built on a mountain.

Answer: b) They went to the theatre to see a new film.

4. Which idiom means that life is like a performance?

a) All the world's a stage
b) Steal the show
c) Break a leg
d) A tall tale

Answer: a) All the world's a stage

5. What is the opposite of "theatre"?

a) N/A
b) Field
c) Mountain
d) House

Answer: a) N/A

Associated Words

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