Books and stories
THE ROAD HOME by Rose Tremain, doesn't have a particularly fast-moving p..., but it captivates you from the start.
plot
actors perform this story in a theatre
play
I don’t like the artwork on the front, but it’s best not to judge a book ...
by its cover
The character of Jack in your play is really c... He behaves just like all detectives in films
clichéd
Off the top ..., I'd say you're right.
of my head
The protagonist - a migrant worker called Lev - is a believable character, and you can easily i... with him and his struggle to adapt to life in a new land.
identify
a story from ancient times, often explaining ancient people's beliefs about the world
myth
I just couldn't ... into the book, so I just stopped reading it.
get
The view from here is wonderful. It's just b...!
breath-taking
As I ..., it’s good to have friends.
see it
The love i... is a kind-hearted young chef, and she’s also realistic.
interest
A piece of writing — often in verses — where the sound and rhythm of the words is important.
poem
Reading between ..., you can tell that his biographer doesn’t really approve of his actions.
lines
It isn't a f... film - there isn't much action in it.
fast-paced
What both photos have ... is that they show people doing things outdoors.
in common
The d... between the main characters is very natural, and reveals Lev’s increasing grasp of English.
dialogue
a novel where the pictures are as important as the text
graphic novel
That book's a real ... — you won't be able to put it down.
page-turner
The film is very p... emotional drama. It makes a lot of people cry.
powerful
All things ..., I'd say that it’s sometimes OK to lie.
considered
There are sad moments in the storyline, but there's also a fair amount of h...
a traditional short story that teaches a lesson
fable
Waterstones’ bookshop is a great place to visit if you're a bit of ...!
bookworm
A t... book which made me reassess my own point of view on the ecology versus industry debate.
thought-provoking
In ... to photo 1, photo 2 shows a formal situation.
contrast