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What is Slapstick?

Authored by Anne-Marie Reichstein

Arts

8th Grade

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What is Slapstick?
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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