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Term: What is Acting?

Description:

Acting refers to the art or profession of performing in plays, movies, television shows, or other productions, by assuming a character's role and portraying their emotions and actions convincingly.

Sample sentences:

• She enrolled in an acting class to improve her skills.
• The actor's brilliant acting brought the character to life.
• Many aspiring actors dream of making it big in the world of acting.

Sense 1 - Noun:

In its noun form, acting signifies the activity or occupation of performing in a theatrical production or in front of a camera.

Sample sentence:

His passion for acting led him to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Sense 2 - Gerund:

As a gerund, acting can function as a verbal noun and refers to the process or art of assuming a character's role and delivering a performance.

Sample sentence:

Acting requires dedication, practice, and a deep understanding of the character.

Sense 3 - Adjective:

When used as an adjective, acting describes someone or something that is temporarily taking on a role or position.

Sample sentence:

She was the acting manager while the regular manager was on vacation.

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• Acting Books
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