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What is the primary purpose of Komedya, a traditional theatrical form in the Philippines?
What is the primary purpose of Komedya, a traditional theatrical form in the Philippines?
- To showcase the skills of Filipino actors and actresses
- To educate children about Philippine history and culture
- To spread Christianity and portray conflicts between Christians and Muslims (correct)
- To entertain the audience with comical performances
What is the main characteristic of Absurd Theater?
What is the main characteristic of Absurd Theater?
- It deliberately exaggerates events and situations to emphasize a point (correct)
- It uses music and dance to convey emotions
- It focuses on the emotional identification of the audience with the characters
- It is a realistic portrayal of everyday life
What is the primary feature of Sarsuela, a theatrical form popularized in the Philippines during the 1800s?
What is the primary feature of Sarsuela, a theatrical form popularized in the Philippines during the 1800s?
- It is a tragedy that tells a story of love and loss
- It is a lyric theater drama that incorporates singing, dancing, and dialogue (correct)
- It is a form of musical that originated in the Philippines
- It is a play that focuses on the lives of the elite class
Who is the author of the iconic Zarzuela 'Walang Sugat'?
Who is the author of the iconic Zarzuela 'Walang Sugat'?
What is the purpose of Children's Theater?
What is the purpose of Children's Theater?
What is the main feature of Brechtian Theater, also known as Epic Theater?
What is the main feature of Brechtian Theater, also known as Epic Theater?
What distinguishes theater from film based on the information provided?
What distinguishes theater from film based on the information provided?
What defines contemporary theater based on the information provided?
What defines contemporary theater based on the information provided?
In the context of theater, how is Indigenous theater historically characterized?
In the context of theater, how is Indigenous theater historically characterized?
What was the role of Indigenous theater during rituals, according to the text?
What was the role of Indigenous theater during rituals, according to the text?
How did formal theater develop in relation to Spanish colonization?
How did formal theater develop in relation to Spanish colonization?
What characterizes theater in comparison to film in terms of performance according to the text?
What characterizes theater in comparison to film in terms of performance according to the text?
