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adjectives that are modified to show a relative degree of comparison. There are three degrees of comparison: positive, which indicates a property, e.g. She is pretty; comparative, which indicates a greater degree of that property, e.g. She is prettier; and superlative which indicates the greatest degree of that property, e.g. She is prettiest.
(also called dissolve) when one shot dissolves (changes) gradually into another shot, so that...
See subordinate clause.
the use of unnecessary words, e.g. It could easily be argued that the time is right and the...
a style of writing and speaking that intends to persuade and call the audience to action, often...
used for modal verbs, which express possibility or a sense of obligation, e.g. I ought to go and...