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What is a key feature of the characters in Commedia dell'arte?
What is a key feature of the characters in Commedia dell'arte?
- They change dramatically from scenario to scenario
- They are always played by the same actor
- They are always the same, only the situations changed (correct)
- They are only played by actors who are experts in improvisation
What do Commedia dell'arte performers use as a guide for their improvisation?
What do Commedia dell'arte performers use as a guide for their improvisation?
- A fully scripted play
- A brief scenario with hints of the action (correct)
- A detailed outline of the story
- No guide at all, complete improvisation
What is the primary source of the scenarios in Commedia dell'arte?
What is the primary source of the scenarios in Commedia dell'arte?
- The plot, divided into acts and scenes (correct)
- The actors' personal experiences
- Improvisation by the performers
- Existing plays and scripts
What is a common theme in Commedia dell'arte scenarios?
What is a common theme in Commedia dell'arte scenarios?
What is the term for the short comedic physical bits used in Commedia dell'arte?
What is the term for the short comedic physical bits used in Commedia dell'arte?
When did the term 'Commedia dell'arte' come into common use?
When did the term 'Commedia dell'arte' come into common use?
What is a characteristic of Commedia dell'arte characters?
What is a characteristic of Commedia dell'arte characters?
What is the purpose of lazzi in Commedia dell'arte?
What is the purpose of lazzi in Commedia dell'arte?
What is the typical outcome for Commedia dell'arte characters?
What is the typical outcome for Commedia dell'arte characters?
What is the term for the well-defined scenarios used in Commedia dell'arte?
What is the term for the well-defined scenarios used in Commedia dell'arte?
What is the category of Commedia dell'arte characters that includes foolish, greedy old men?
What is the category of Commedia dell'arte characters that includes foolish, greedy old men?
What is the heart of the comedy in Commedia dell'arte?
What is the heart of the comedy in Commedia dell'arte?
What does the Brave General character do when a mouse crosses their path?
What does the Brave General character do when a mouse crosses their path?
What is the primary purpose of Lazzi in a performance?
What is the primary purpose of Lazzi in a performance?
What is a characteristic of the Brave General's movement?
What is a characteristic of the Brave General's movement?
What is the Hunger character's solution to their hunger?
What is the Hunger character's solution to their hunger?
What is a characteristic of Lazzi performances?
What is a characteristic of Lazzi performances?
What is the purpose of the Bad Breath scenario?
What is the purpose of the Bad Breath scenario?
