What is Slapstick?

What is slapstick comedy?

• Comedy that relies on witty dialogue

• Comedy that involves physical humour, tripping falling etc

• Comedy that makes fun of other works

• Comedy that uses sarcasm to expose human weakness

What is a slapstick?

• Two pieces of wood worn on a character that when slapped made a noise

• A ramp used on stage that actors slid on

• A long belt that is used to slap actors

• A large pole used for hitting actors

Which of the following is an example of Slapstick?

• A silent film where characters chase each other and fall over

• A serious dramatic play

• A stand up comedy routine

• A television drama with emotional scenes

What is a pratfall?

• A type of parody that exaggerates features of a serious work for comedic effect

• A type of comedic action that only involves hitting or striking others, usually with a prop

• A type of physical comedy in which a person falls down in a comedic way

• A type of comedy that relies on witty banter

Which of the following is an example of a physical comedy gag?

• A person who seriously lights a fire on stage

• A serious monologue

• A witty one-liner

• A pie in the face

What is timing in slapstick comedy?

• The ability to deliver lines with perfect comedic timing

• The ability to use singing with actions on stage

• The ability to execute physical actions at the right moment to create the desired effect

• The ability to create a serious, emotional atmosphere in a dramatic scene

Which of the following words describes the act of making something more noticeable and over the top than it actually is, usually to create a comic effect?

• Exaggeration

• Physical Comedy

• Parody

• Timing

For slapstick comedy to be effective actors need to do what?

• Deliver their lines with force

• Act as quickly as they can on stage

• concentrate on physical exaggerated actions, not the spoken words

• Always use props for humour

What is a sight gag?

• When humour comes from a visual gag with little words spoken

• When actors talk on stage and make a joke

• When comedy comes from a dance routine

• When actors become realistically violet towards each other

Who does not use slapstick comedy?

• The Three Stooges

• Brad Pitt

• Charlie Chaplin

• Mr Bean