scripted

Thân thiện

The actors performed a scripted scene on the soundstage.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Written in advance; having a prepared script: Describes something, typically a performance, broadcast, or speech, that has been fully written out beforehand, as opposed to being improvised or spontaneous.

Usage

• The word "scripted" is used to describe media, events, or remarks that follow a pre-written text. It often implies a lack of spontaneity.
• It is commonly applied to television shows, speeches, interviews, or ceremonies.
• Example:

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The dialogue in the documentary felt unnatural because it was completely scripted.
  • Politicians often give scripted responses to difficult questions from the press.
  • Unlike reality TV, a sitcom has scripted lines for all the actors.

Advanced Usage

• "to be scripted": to be planned or composed in detail in advance.
  • The entire product launch event was meticulously scripted to control the public's perception.
• "heavily scripted": extremely planned, leaving little room for deviation.
  • The corporate training video was so heavily scripted that it failed to address real employee concerns.

Variants and Related Words

• Script (n): The written text of a play, film, speech, or broadcast.
  • The actor forgot his lines and deviated from the script.
• Script (v): To write the script for (a play, film, or broadcast).
  • She was hired to script the new television series.
• Unscripted (adj): Not scripted; spontaneous.
  • The most memorable part of the interview was the unscripted moment when the guest laughed.

Synonyms

• Prepared: Made ready in advance.
• Rehearsed: Practiced or prepared beforehand.
• Planned: Decided or arranged in advance.

Antonyms

• Ad-libbed: Spoken or performed without preparation.
• Impromptu: Done without being planned or rehearsed.
• Extemporaneous: Spoken or done without preparation.
• Unscripted: Not following a script; spontaneous.

Related Phrases

• Scripted reality: A television genre that blends real-life situations with pre-planned or scripted storylines.
  • Many popular shows are actually scripted reality, not genuine documentaries.
• Scripted speech: A speech that is read from or closely follows a prepared text.
  • The CEO delivered a scripted speech to the shareholders.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. written as for a film or play or broadcast

Từ đồng nghĩa

• written