Year 9
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will combine our prior knowledge of character, through the commedia style.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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4 Questions
Q1.
Are stock characters important to the commedia dell'arte style?
No
Q2.
Who is the highest status character?
Pantelone
The Doctor
Q3.
What is the name for the commedia style of speech?
Griteslot
Gruttelot
Q4.
Select the three real commedia dell'arte core values from the list below
Script
5 Questions
Q1.
In which century did commedia dell'arte begin?
10th
12th
14th
18th
Q2.
There were two types of categories which separated the stock characters. Select the correct two.
Failures
Sinners
Winners
Q3.
Which stock character is best described as a coward?
Pantelone
Zanni
Q4.
Which servant stock character is best known for being fun and playful?
Brighella
Zanni
Q5.
What is the Lazzi?
A famous theatre
A sandwich
A stock character