Stock characters and masks - Part 2

Stock characters and masks - Part 2

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will continue exploring the stock characters and the masks that form the basis of who they are.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

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4 Questions

Q1.
How could you engage your audience?
Correct answer: By looking at them
by maintaining the fourth wall
By not looking at them
Q2.
Select the most powerful commedia dell'arte stock character
Correct answer: Magnifico
Pantelone
The Doctor
Q3.
How were masks used in commedia dell'arte?
They used masks as a way of hiding their faces from their friends
Correct answer: They were used as the origins for the character
They wore them on their feet
Q4.
Select the true statement
Correct answer: Commedia dell'arte interacts with the audience when appropriate
Commedia dell'arte is all about being quiet and reserved
Commedia dell'arte is all about ignoring the audience
Commedia dell'arte was around in the 20th century

5 Questions

Q1.
Which commedia dell'arte stock characters have we explored today? Select five.
Correct answer: Arlecchino
Correct answer: Brighella
Correct answer: Columbina
Magnifico
Pantelone
Correct answer: The Captain
The Doctor
Correct answer: Zanni
Q2.
Stock characters are a key part of the commedia dell'arte style.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Pick the best character description for Zanni
A high status character
Correct answer: A low status character
A person who dislikes work
An aggressive little man
Q4.
Which word best describes the Captain?
Brave
Correct answer: Coward
Inhuman
Q5.
Where do the commedia dell'arte characters stem from?
The floor
The Lazzi
Correct answer: The masks

Lesson appears in

UnitDrama / Commedia dell'arte: an introduction