Question 1

Which is not a form of Japanese theatre?&#10;A) Noh&#10;B) Kabuki&#10;C) Bunraku&#10;D) Sanskrit Drama

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit Drama is not a form of Japanese theatre. It is a form of theatre in India. Noh, Kabuki, and Bunraku are all traditional forms of Japanese theatre.

Question 2

Shakespeare's theatre did not use complicated sets. Instead the actors would describe the setting using&#8230;&#10;A) Large black and white paintings&#10;B) Verbal scene painting&#10;C) French witticisms&#10;D) Comparative drawings&#10;E) Maps

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Shakespeare's theatre relied heavily on verbal scene painting, where the actors would describe the setting and surroundings through their words and actions rather than relying on complicated sets or visual aids. This meant that the audience had to use their imagination to picture the scene, allowing for a more interactive and engaging experience.

Question 3

With which ism does the artist impose his or her own internal state of mind onto the outside world creating a subjective account of a subjective perception?&#10;A) Expressionism&#10;B) Realism&#10;C) Absurdism&#10;D) Romanism&#10;E) Naturalism

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Expressionism is an art movement that emphasizes the expression of an artist's subjective feelings and perceptions over the depiction of objective reality. It is characterized by the artist imposing his or her own internal state of mind onto the outside world, creating a subjective account of a subjective perception. In this way, the artist aims to evoke an emotional or psychological response from the viewer.

Question 4

Facing a cold, hostile universe, these playwrights felt that what happens in life cannot be explained logically, that human existence is futile, that relationships are ineffective, language is imprecise and that traditional structures of plays fail to reflect the ridiculousness, meaninglessness, anxiety and chaos of the world. Which "ism" is this?

A) Surrealism
B) Realism
C) Expressionism
D) Naturalism
E) Absurdism

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question matches the key themes and beliefs of Absurdism, a movement in theatre which emerged in the mid-20th century. It rejected traditional norms and sought to reflect the absurdity and meaninglessness of human existence through unconventional narrative structures, dark humour, and the use of surreal or illogical elements. Other "isms" such as Realism, Naturalism and Expressionism are concerned with a more straightforward representation of reality and rationality.

Question 5

What are the three types of Absurdism?

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Question 6

Which is not a part of a Greek Tragedy?&#10;A) Parodos&#10;B) Episode&#10;C) Stasimon&#10;D) Exodos&#10;E) Acts

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Greek Tragedies did not have acts but instead were divided into several different sections including the Parodos, Episode, Stasimon, and Exodos.

Question 7

One of the oldest known forms of theatre in India was named for the ancient Indian language in which the plays are performed. These plays were called&#8230;

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Question 8

Which is not one of the common types of Comedy?&#10;A) Comedy of Manners&#10;B) Farce&#10;C) Dark Comedy&#10;D) Human comedy&#10;E) Domestic comedy

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While there is a subgenre of comedy called "human comedy," it is not generally considered one of the most common types of comedy. The most recognized types of comedy include comedy of manners, farce, dark comedy, and domestic comedy.

Question 9

What word is used to describe any work of art that is experimental, innovative, or unconventional?

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Question 10

A realistic play that has lyrical language is called&#8230;

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Question 11

Which playwright is often called the father of realism?&#10;A) Oscar Wilde&#10;B) Anton Chekhov&#10;C) &#201;mile Zola&#10;D) Maxim Gorky&#10;E) Henrik Ibsen

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Question 12

The Count of Monte Cristo, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones are examples of what type of theatre?&#10;A) Expressionism&#10;B) Realism&#10;C) Absurdism&#10;D) Melodrama&#10;E) Epic Theatre

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Question 13

Because of the &#34;graven images&#34; warning in the Koran some Islamic countries use what type of theatre?&#10;A) Bunraku&#10;B) Epic Theatre&#10;C) Shadow Theatre&#10;D) Cross-Cultural Theatre&#10;E) Sanskrit Drama

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Question 14

Some realistic plays simply point out a problem without offering a solution. These plays are called&#8230;

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Question 15

What is Hubris?&#10;A) Overbearing pride or arrogance&#10;B) Responsibility&#10;C) Tragic catharsis&#10;D) A tragic moment&#10;E) A process of self-examination

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Deck 11: Concise Version the Many Types of Theatre