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Bertold Brecht and Epic Theatre
Bertold Brecht and Epic Theatre
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Epic Theatre- Brecht
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1
In what country was Bertolt Brecht born?
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Poland
2
What is the German for Brecht's 'alienation effect'?
Distanzierungseffekt
Entfremdungseffekt
Verfremdungseffekt
Alienationseffekt
3
What was the political theory that had an influence on Brecht's plays?
Capitalism
Socialism
Liberalism
Marxism
4
What is 'breaking the fourth wall' in epic theatre?
taking the set down after a performance
talking to individual audience members
direct audience address
breaking out of character
5
The term for creating scenes in the past in epic theatre is referred to as ...
dramatisation
pacification
historicisation
history
6
What is used by Brecht to prompt the audience to think about his plays' political and social messages?
costumes and sets
songs
musical instruments
ballet
7
Brecht was a poet, playwright and a ...
chef
doctor
theatre director
teacher
8
Costume and set were often ...
realistic
simple
lavish
colourful
9
Why did Brecht use placards or signs in his plays?
to get the audience to relate to the characters
to explain the characters' thoughts
to explain what is happening in the scene
to inform the audience
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What did Brecht want to convey in his plays?
social and political messages
emotions
factual information
artistic values
