Portrayal
noun
A way of showing or describing someone or something in a book, movie, etc.
The movie's portrayal of the princess as an independent woman sparked debate.
Often appears as...
- accurate portrayal
- negative portrayal
noun
An instance of performing a role or part in a theatrical structure.
His portrayal of Hamlet was hailed as a masterpiece.
Often appears as...
- theatrical portrayal
- dramatic portrayal
Usage tips
Artistic, Theatrical
noun
A way of showing or describing someone or something in a book, movie, etc.
The movie's portrayal of the princess as an independent woman sparked debate.
Often appears as...
- accurate portrayal
- negative portrayal
noun
An instance of performing a role or part in a theatrical structure.
His portrayal of Hamlet was hailed as a masterpiece.
Often appears as...
- theatrical portrayal
- dramatic portrayal
Usage tips
Artistic, Theatrical
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Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Portrayal often depends on perspective; different authors or directors can present the same subject in unique ways.
The portrayal of the historical figure varied greatly between the two documentaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity
A portrayal may be influenced by the creator's personal views or the intended message, not just facts.
Her portrayal of the urban landscape was gloomy, reflecting her own feelings about the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
Understand the cultural background as portrayals can carry different meanings in different cultures.
The director's portrayal of the wedding ceremony was accurate to Japanese traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Portrayal often depends on perspective; different authors or directors can present the same subject in unique ways.
The portrayal of the historical figure varied greatly between the two documentaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity
A portrayal may be influenced by the creator's personal views or the intended message, not just facts.
Her portrayal of the urban landscape was gloomy, reflecting her own feelings about the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
Understand the cultural background as portrayals can carry different meanings in different cultures.
The director's portrayal of the wedding ceremony was accurate to Japanese traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Portrayal often depends on perspective; different authors or directors can present the same subject in unique ways.
The portrayal of the historical figure varied greatly between the two documentaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity
A portrayal may be influenced by the creator's personal views or the intended message, not just facts.
Her portrayal of the urban landscape was gloomy, reflecting her own feelings about the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
Understand the cultural background as portrayals can carry different meanings in different cultures.
The director's portrayal of the wedding ceremony was accurate to Japanese traditions.
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Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
Since the character does not need to be drawn over and over again, it can be animated by moving each element individually. Aside from their portrayal in a few great modern zombie flicks, these concocted carcasses are generally known for limited, stiff movements. Their traditional stride is perfect for puppet-style animation.
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Mike Wallace remembers...
minutes and you weren't too happy in the end with your portrayal in that film it was a good idea to do the film it was much too long but the last third of it was pure unadulterated drama the sense in the film is that you lost your dedication to getting the truth out and
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The biggest mistakes in...
Though the mapmakers had never been to Africa, they attempted to depict the continent based on the accounts of the traders who’d been there. Surprisingly, this gave them enough information to create a correctly shaped portrayal of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Depicting new images of...
what he achieved makes me very proud some of the stories that he covered and that made him famous do not make him do not make me and did not make him proud we've been talking about the damaging impact of the stereotypical portrayal of
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Did the Amazons really...
their portrayals became more realistic. Early depictions of Amazons showed them with Greek weapons and armor. But in later representations, they wielded bows and battle-axes, rode horses, and wore pointed caps and patterned trousers
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Nancy N. Chen: The...
Over the past three decades, thinness has come to be associated with dominant portrayals of prestige, in addition to well-being. The systemic proliferation of thin body ideals circulates on a global scale.
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time of his crucifixion and resurrection the portrayal of such an honoured figure as a former prostitute could be one of the greatest character assassinations in history
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Making Plague Victims PIPE...
the end result is a moving portrayal of a french village ravaged by the plague down to the tired old cart with its lifeless cargo
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What It's Like to Play...
was very important for me to be as human as possible in this portrayal that story for me represents us humans us humanity
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Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
Since the character does not need to be drawn over and over again, it can be animated by moving each element individually. Aside from their portrayal in a few great modern zombie flicks, these concocted carcasses are generally known for limited, stiff movements. Their traditional stride is perfect for puppet-style animation.
Video examples
Mike Wallace remembers...
minutes and you weren't too happy in the end with your portrayal in that film it was a good idea to do the film it was much too long but the last third of it was pure unadulterated drama the sense in the film is that you lost your dedication to getting the truth out and
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The biggest mistakes in...
Though the mapmakers had never been to Africa, they attempted to depict the continent based on the accounts of the traders who’d been there. Surprisingly, this gave them enough information to create a correctly shaped portrayal of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Depicting new images of...
what he achieved makes me very proud some of the stories that he covered and that made him famous do not make him do not make me and did not make him proud we've been talking about the damaging impact of the stereotypical portrayal of
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Did the Amazons really...
their portrayals became more realistic. Early depictions of Amazons showed them with Greek weapons and armor. But in later representations, they wielded bows and battle-axes, rode horses, and wore pointed caps and patterned trousers
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Nancy N. Chen: The...
Over the past three decades, thinness has come to be associated with dominant portrayals of prestige, in addition to well-being. The systemic proliferation of thin body ideals circulates on a global scale.
Video examples
Top 5 Best Animal...
character traits of the spotted hyena do females always lead their clan and what is it about hyenas that has allowed them to thrive far from their dim-witted infamous animated portrayal spotted
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Prostitute or Disciple?...
time of his crucifixion and resurrection the portrayal of such an honoured figure as a former prostitute could be one of the greatest character assassinations in history
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Making Plague Victims PIPE...
the end result is a moving portrayal of a french village ravaged by the plague down to the tired old cart with its lifeless cargo
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What It's Like to Play...
was very important for me to be as human as possible in this portrayal that story for me represents us humans us humanity
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Georgina Campbell
English Actress
Sometimes, with portrayals of domestic violence, the women involved are just victims with no personality, just completely trodden-down. But people continue to live their normal lives: they go out; they continue to have arguments with their partners, even if there is always the fear of where that might end up.
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Gina Prince-Bythewood
American Director
There is a perception within our community and the world that black people don't love each other. That we don't fight for each other. That perception is so dangerous. We need positive images to counter the negative portrayals we see every day. And positive doesn't mean perfect. Perfect is boring.
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Nancy Kress
American Writer
In fiction, a reaction shot is a brief portrayal of how your character reacts to something that someone else has done. In contrast to more direct character building, your guy doesn't initiate the sequence; he completes it. Exactly how he completes it can tell readers a lot about him.
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Gerald McRaney
American Actor
Again, like I said, we're not trying to censor anyone. If you think drugs are cool, fine. Make that movie. We are not going to stop you, or try to stop you, but we would encourage other people to be a bit more responsible about their portrayal of drug usage.
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Jennifer Jason Leigh
American Actress
I like to investigate all different kinds of people, I guess, and find out what makes them who they are, and try to be honest in the portrayal, and truthful, and find out how to understand that person, how to communicate that person's experience.
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Larry Drake
American Actor
As an actor, what I can do is tell the truth. At least, I hope I can tell the truth - a dramatic truth, but still an honest portrayal.
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Yvette Mimieux
American Actress
To give a successful character portrayal on stage or on film, the part has to be played inside of you.
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Jimmy Smits
American Actor
There just aren't enough positive portrayals of Latino life in film.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge
English Actress
I see the portrayal of any believable female character as feminist.
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Lynsey Addario
American Photographer
I've rarely seen portrayals of photojournalists that seem accurate.
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Georgina Campbell
English Actress
Sometimes, with portrayals of domestic violence, the women involved are just victims with no personality, just completely trodden-down. But people continue to live their normal lives: they go out; they continue to have arguments with their partners, even if there is always the fear of where that might end up.
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Gina Prince-Bythewood
American Director
There is a perception within our community and the world that black people don't love each other. That we don't fight for each other. That perception is so dangerous. We need positive images to counter the negative portrayals we see every day. And positive doesn't mean perfect. Perfect is boring.
Quote examples
Nancy Kress
American Writer
In fiction, a reaction shot is a brief portrayal of how your character reacts to something that someone else has done. In contrast to more direct character building, your guy doesn't initiate the sequence; he completes it. Exactly how he completes it can tell readers a lot about him.
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Gerald McRaney
American Actor
Again, like I said, we're not trying to censor anyone. If you think drugs are cool, fine. Make that movie. We are not going to stop you, or try to stop you, but we would encourage other people to be a bit more responsible about their portrayal of drug usage.
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Jennifer Jason Leigh
American Actress
I like to investigate all different kinds of people, I guess, and find out what makes them who they are, and try to be honest in the portrayal, and truthful, and find out how to understand that person, how to communicate that person's experience.
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Larry Drake
American Actor
As an actor, what I can do is tell the truth. At least, I hope I can tell the truth - a dramatic truth, but still an honest portrayal.
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Yvette Mimieux
American Actress
To give a successful character portrayal on stage or on film, the part has to be played inside of you.
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Jimmy Smits
American Actor
There just aren't enough positive portrayals of Latino life in film.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge
English Actress
I see the portrayal of any believable female character as feminist.
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Lynsey Addario
American Photographer
I've rarely seen portrayals of photojournalists that seem accurate.
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