BraveSpeaking: Film Awards

Phrase a small talk given upon receiving an award or honor

acceptance speech
Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu gives the acceptance speech as 'Birdman' wins the Oscar for Best Picture!

Adjective not interesting

boring
His story was so boring, I could hardly keep myself from falling asleep.

Noun a formal public occasion, especially one celebrating a particular event or an achievement

ceremony
Are you going to watch the Olympic Games opening ceremony? It will be broadcast live today at 8 p.m.

Noun a range of possibilities from which one or more may be selected

choice
It's great to go to a cinema that has a large choice of movies all in one place.

Verb have as its source

comes from
No one is sure exactly where the award's name comes from. Does this guy look like an "Oscar" to you?

Adjective likely to show strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)

emotional
My sister got very emotional after she and her boyfriend broke up.

without cost or payment

for free
The stars usually get dresses for free because the dressmakers want the publicity.

Noun a feeling of appreciation or thanks

gratitude
Nicole Kidman expressed her gratitude as she talked with a reporter at the Academy Awards Red Carpet.

Phrase formally talk to an audience

make a speech
Actors often make a speech as they accept their award, thanking the many people who have helped.

Noun a set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose

outfit
Let me give you some advice - that outfit is wrong for the dinner party you are going to.

Verb to cause someone to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons

persuaded
I didn't need those roses, but the guy persuaded me to buy some for my girlfriend.

Noun a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition

prize
We won first prize in the cooking competition - and even got a certificate.

become widely recognized and or popular

rose to fame
Chris Pratt rose to fame on the TV show "Parks and Recreation."

Noun a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in a person's eye when they cry

tears
Tears streamed down her face as she watched the movie. The ending was so sad!