Acting in a way that shatters the theatrical illusion for the purpose of eliciting an intellectual response in the audience is known as ________.

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Brechtian distanciation is a technique used by playwright and director Bertolt Brecht to intentionally break the illusion of realism in theater in order to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the societal issues being presented. This technique involves using elements such as direct address to the audience, use of signs and placards, and breaking the fourth wall to remind the audience that they are watching a performance and should question what they are seeing.

Acting in a Way That Shatters the Theatrical Illusion for the Purpose