CEFR C1

dramatization

noun

Meaning

The process of adapting a story, event, or non-dramatic work into a play, film, or television show.

Examples

The film is a gripping dramatization of the events that led to the space mission.
Critics praised the stage dramatization for capturing the emotional weight of the original novel.

Synonyms: adaptation, reenactment, staging, theatricalization

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dramatization (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌdræmətaɪˈzeɪʃən

Definition

The process of adapting a story, event, or non-dramatic work into a play, film, or television show.

Examples

The film is a gripping dramatization of the events that led to the space mission.
Critics praised the stage dramatization for capturing the emotional weight of the original novel.
His account of the accident was more of a dramatization than a factual report.

Synonyms of dramatization

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