cornelia otis skinner

Thân thiện

Cornelia Otis Skinner performs a monologue on a theater stage.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A United States actress: "Cornelia Otis Skinner" refers to an American actress who was particularly noted for her solo performances and one-woman shows during the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The biography of Cornelia Otis Skinner details her career on the stage.
  • Cornelia Otis Skinner was renowned for her witty monologues.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Reference: The name is used to refer to a specific figure in American theatrical history, often in contexts discussing solo performance, early 20th-century theater, or notable American actresses.
  • Her style of performance is often compared to that of Cornelia Otis Skinner.

Variants and Related Words

• Skinnerian (adj): Pertaining to the psychologist B.F. Skinner. This is a distinct term and not a variant of the proper name "Cornelia Otis Skinner."

Synonyms

• Solo performer: A general term for an actor who performs alone.
• Monologist: A performer who delivers monologues.

Related Phrases

• One-woman show: A theatrical performance performed by a single actress, which is the format for which Cornelia Otis Skinner was particularly noted.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Skinner
• Cornelia Otis Skinner