Epic Theatre Quiz

What is the meaning of "Verfremdungseffekt" in Epic Theatre?

• Emotional immersion of the audience

• Preventing audience emotional absorption

• Creating empathy and catharsis

• Encouraging audience to ignore the message

Which technique involves actors speaking directly to the audience in Epic Theatre?

• Gestus

• Narration & Placards

• Direct Address

• Multi-roling

What does the term "Gestus" refer to in Epic Theatre?

• Use of signs and projections

• A clear physical expression of social relationships or power dynamics

• Setting plays in the past

• Lighting and set changes

What was the intent of Epic Theatre?

• To provoke change by exposing injustice and questioning the status quo

• To entertain audiences with humor

• To create a sense of escapism

• To focus on elaborate costumes and sets

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in Epic Theatre?

• Verfremdungseffekt

• Direct Address

• Emotional catharsis

• Narration & Placards

How did Epic Theatre encourage audiences to view the stage?

• As an illusion to immerse themselves in

• As a constructed reality to reflect objectively on the message

• As a place for emotional release

• As a platform for elaborate storytelling

What does it mean when a story is described as 'not linear'?

• The story follows a strict chronological order.

• The story does not follow a straight timeline and may jump between times or events.

• The story avoids using multiple characters.

• The story is told in reverse order.

What is the primary benefit of using an episodic structure in storytelling?

• It simplifies the narrative by focusing on one event.

• It allows the exploration of multiple perspectives on a theme.

• It ensures the story is easy to follow due to its linear nature.

• It avoids the use of different characters.

Which playwright is most closely associated with the development of Epic Theatre?

• Henrik Ibsen

• Arthur Miller

• Bertolt Brecht

• Anton Chekhov

What is the purpose of using placards in Epic Theatre performances?

• To create realistic scenery

• To display key information or messages to the audience

• To hide scene changes

• To provide background music