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WorksheetsWhat is Slapstick?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
