Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences

Question 1

Cinematic

Answer 1

adjective: relating to the cinema.
noun: the visual qualities or aesthetics of a film or video.

Question 2

Mise en scene

Answer 2

noun: the arrangement of the scenery, props, etc. on the stage of a theatrical production or on the set of a film.

Question 3

Montage

Answer 3

noun: the technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole.

Question 4

Exploration

Answer 4

noun:
1. the action of exploring an unfamiliar area.
2. thorough examination of a subject.

Question 5

Renaissance

Answer 5

singular proper noun: the revival of European art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries.

Question 6

Humanism

Answer 6

noun:
1. a rationalist outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters.
2. a Renaissance cultural movement which turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought.
3. (among some contemporary writers) a system of thought criticized as being centred on the notion of the rational, autonomous self and ignoring the conditioned nature of the individual.

Question 7

Liberal

Answer 7

adjective:
1. willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own; open to new ideas.
2. relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
3. given, used, or occurring in generous amounts.

Question 8

Neoliberal

Answer 8

adjective: favouring policies that promote free-market capitalism, deregulation, and reduction in government spending.

Question 9

Neoclassicism

Answer 9

noun: the revival of a classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music.

Question 10

Allusion

Answer 10

noun: an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Question 11

Appropriate/appropration

Answer 11

verb
1. take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.
2. devote (money or assets) to a special purpose.

Question 12

Selective

Answer 12

adjective:
1. relating to or involving the selection of the most suitable or best qualified.
2. (of a person) tending to choose carefully.
3. (of a process or agent) affecting some things and not others.

Question 14

Exclusive

Answer 14

adjective:
1. excluding or not admitting other things.
2. restricted to the person, group, or area concerned.
3. catering for or available to only a few, select customers; high class and expensive.
4. not including.

Question 15

Prejudiced

Answer 15

adjective: having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from prejudice; bigoted.

Question 16

Enrich

Answer 16

verb
1. improve or enhance the quality or value of.
2. make (someone) wealthy or wealthier.

Question 17

Anticipation

Answer 17

noun: the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.

Question 18

Monotony

Answer 18

noun: lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

Question 19

Habit

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noun: a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Question 20

Automaticity

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the ability to perform a task, skill, or behavior without conscious thought or effort, typically through repeated practice and familiarity

Question 21

Exaggeration

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noun: a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is.

Question 22

Perception

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noun
1. the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
2. the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

Question 23

Limitation

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noun: a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction.

Question 24

Ideology

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noun: a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Question 25

Inherent

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adjective: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.

Question 26

Explicit

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adjective: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Question 27

Implicit

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adjective: suggested though not directly expressed.

Question 28

Corrective

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adjective: designed to correct or counteract something harmful or undesirable.

Question 29

Virtue

Answer 29

noun: 1. behaviour showing high moral standards. 2. a quality considered morally good or desirable.

Question 30

Sublime/sublimity

Answer 30

adjective 1. of very great excellence or beauty. 2. (of a person's attitude or behaviour) extreme or unparalleled.

Question 31

Preconception

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noun: a preconceived idea or prejudice.

Question 32

Impression

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noun: 1. an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence. 2. an imitation of a person or thing, done to entertain. 3. a mark impressed on a surface.

Question 33

Receptivity

Answer 33

noun: willingness to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.

Question 34

Humility

Answer 34

noun: the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

Question 35

Functional

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adjective 1. of or having a special activity, purpose, or task. 2. designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive.

Question 36

Aesthetic

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adjective: concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. noun: a set of principles underlying the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.

Question 37

Spiritual

Answer 37

adjective 1. relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. 2. relating to religion or religious belief.

Question 38

Monumental

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adjective: great in importance, extent, or size.

Question 39

Familiar

Answer 39

adjective: well known from long or close association.

Question 40

Catadores

Answer 40

Translation: Samplers/tasters. Workers who collect recyclable materials.

Question 41

Carnival (Brazil)

Answer 41

an annual festival held the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period before Easter.