New York Vocabulary Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is a key phrase to start describing a picture?
In the picture you can see…
This phrase helps introduce the description.
How do you indicate the presence of objects in a picture?
There is/There are…
Use this to specify singular or plural objects.
What phrase can be used to describe ongoing actions in a picture?
The man is …ing…
This structure indicates present progressive tense.
How would you describe the weather shown in a picture?
It’s raining.
This is a simple way to state weather conditions.
What can you say about the location of objects in a picture?
At the top of the picture there is/there are…
This helps to specify where to look in the image.
Where can you describe the position of objects in a picture?
On the left/right…
Use this to indicate specific sides of the picture.
How do you specify the corners of a picture?
In the top left/right corner…
This helps to locate objects in the corners.
What phrase can be used to describe the center of a picture?
In the centre of the picture…
This indicates the middle area of the image.
What phrase can describe where something is positioned in relation to other objects?
Next to…
This shows proximity to another object.
How would you describe the background and foreground of a picture?
In the foreground/background…
This helps differentiate between layers in the image.
What phrase can indicate uncertainty about what something is?
It looks like…
This phrase expresses a guess or assumption.
How can you express potential possibilities in a picture?
It might/could be…
This indicates a possibility rather than certainty.
What phrase can be used to describe the atmosphere conveyed by a picture?
The atmosphere is…
This phrase introduces a description of the overall mood.
What expression can be used to discuss the effect of lighting on the atmosphere?
because of/through the lighting…
This connects the atmosphere to specific visual elements.
What is a key phrase for discussing people’s expressions in relation to atmosphere?
the people’s expression…
This highlights how expressions contribute to the mood.
What can you say about the perspective in a picture?
the point of view…
This refers to how the image is framed or captured.
