Commedia

This zanni is also called Harlequin. He is playful like a monkey. 

• Pedrolino

• Zanni

• Arlecchino

• Brighella

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

This stock character is a greedy, hook-nosed master. 

• Il Dottore

• Il Capitano

• Pantalone

• Zanni

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Well rehearsed bits of commedy within a scene like swordfights, chases, or daring escapes were called...

• Canavaccio

• Commedio

• Petruchia

• Lazzi

Commedia dell'arte troupes were often organized by:

• Government bodies

• Individual families

• Theatre guilds

• Artistic communities

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which of the following was NOT a typical venue for Commedia dell'arte performances?

• Town squares

• Outdoor theatres

• Royal courts

• Church interiors

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does the term "commedia dell'arte" literally translate to in English?

• Art of Comedy

• Comedy of professional artists

• Dramatic play

• Theatre of the arts

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A character that follows a stereotype so that they are easily recognisable to the audience is called a...

• Troupe

• Lazzi

• Stock Character

• Canavaccia

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The term "Commedia Dell'Arte" means 

• Artistic Comedy

• Comedy of Skills

• Comedy of Fools

• Theatre of the Absurd

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Commedia Dell'Arte began in which country?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• England

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

This zanni is the master of all servants and leader of zanni. 

• Brighella

• Zanni

• Pedrolino

• Pulcinella