1. Special Effects Vocabulary

2. background: the part of a picture or scene toward the back FShe drew trees in the background of her drawing. FUse background in a new, original sentence. FWhat part of speech is background? FShe drew trees in the background of her drawing. FUse background in a new, original sentence. FWhat part of speech is background?

3. landscape: a view of scenery on land FThe landscape from the porch was magnificent. F Use landscape in an original sentence. FWhat part of speech is landscape? FThe landscape from the porch was magnificent. F Use landscape in an original sentence. FWhat part of speech is landscape?

4. miniature: reduced image or likeness; done on a small scale FDavid bumped his desk spilling his collection of miniature dinosaurs. FWhat is a synonym for miniature? FDavid bumped his desk spilling his collection of miniature dinosaurs. FWhat is a synonym for miniature?

5. prehistoric:belonging to periods before recorded history FWe watched a video about prehistoric animals in science class. FWhat do you think about prehistoric animals? FWe watched a video about prehistoric animals in science class. FWhat do you think about prehistoric animals?

6. reassembled: came, brought, or put together again FThe pit crew worked all night and finally reassembled the wrecked racecar. FWhat is an antonym for reassembled? Fdisassembled, deconstruct, break FThe pit crew worked all night and finally reassembled the wrecked racecar. FWhat is an antonym for reassembled? Fdisassembled, deconstruct, break

7. boundaries: limits FThe camp director explained where all the boundaries were. FWhat are some boundaries you have? FThe camp director explained where all the boundaries were. FWhat are some boundaries you have?

8. prototype: the first or original type or model of anything that is designed or constructed FThomas Edison had many prototypes before he got the light bulb correct. FWhat other inventions might have a prototype? FThomas Edison had many prototypes before he got the light bulb correct. FWhat other inventions might have a prototype?

9. spectacular: making a great display FThe fireworks display was spectacular! FWhat are some synonyms for spectacular? Fimpressive, magnificent, splendid, dazzling, sensational FThe fireworks display was spectacular! FWhat are some synonyms for spectacular? Fimpressive, magnificent, splendid, dazzling, sensational

10. representation: the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way FThe model was an excellent representation of the T-rex. FWhat is a synonym for representation?  drawing, picture, illustration, sketch, image, model, figure FThe model was an excellent representation of the T-rex. FWhat is a synonym for representation?  drawing, picture, illustration, sketch, image, model, figure

11. generated: produce FOur group generated and outstanding report and presentation about special effects. FWhat is a synonym for generated? Fproduce, create, make, design FOur group generated and outstanding report and presentation about special effects. FWhat is a synonym for generated? Fproduce, create, make, design

12. animated: moving or appearing to move as if alive FThe movie used an animated version of King Kong. FWhat are some other things that might be animated? FThe movie used an animated version of King Kong. FWhat are some other things that might be animated?

13. enhanced: increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of FThe actors enhanced their features by wearing make- up. FWhat is something else that can enhance or be enhanced? FThe actors enhanced their features by wearing make- up. FWhat is something else that can enhance or be enhanced?

14. technicians: a person employed to look after technical equipment FThe technicians created models for the special effects in the movie. FWhat is something else a technician might do? FThe technicians created models for the special effects in the movie. FWhat is something else a technician might do?

15. delicate: requiring sensitive or careful handling FEquipment used for making special effects is very delicate. FWhat are other examples of things that are delicate? FEquipment used for making special effects is very delicate. FWhat are other examples of things that are delicate?

16. foreground: the part of a view that is nearest to the observer F Objects in the foreground appear larger than objects in the background. FWhy do they appear larger? F Objects in the foreground appear larger than objects in the background. FWhy do they appear larger?

17. fiberglass: a reinforced plastic material composed of glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix F The sculptor used fiberglass for his latest project. F Use fiberglass in an original sentence. F What part of speech is fiberglass? F The sculptor used fiberglass for his latest project. F Use fiberglass in an original sentence. F What part of speech is fiberglass?