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What nationality was the poet and playwright discussed in the study material?
German
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When was the Brecht born?
February 10, 1898
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When did the Brecht die?
August 1956
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How old was the Brecht when he died?
58 years old
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What significant historical events did the Brecht live through?
Both World Wars
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What is one of the Brecht's most known works?
A Manual of Piety
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Name another work by the Brecht.
Drums in the Night
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What is the title of another work by the brecht?
Herr Puntilla and His Man Matti
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What was the primary focus of the Brecht's theatre theory and practice?
Evolving a theory and practice of theatre as a forum for political ideas
Aimed to appeal to less privileged classes
Addressed contemporary issues like war, poverty, and corruption
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What is the term used for political drama that promotes social or political causes?
Agitprop
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How does agitprop engage the audience?
By involving them through
activism
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What is the term "epic theatre" associated with?
A
form
of
didactic
theatre
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What is the purpose of the "Verfremdungseffekt" in Brecht's theatre?
To create a
distancing
effect for the audience
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What does the "Theatre of the Absurd" focus on?
Illogical situations and nonsensical
dialogue
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What are the key characteristics of Epic Theatre?
Didactic approach
Interrupts the story for narration or
direct address
Forces the audience to see the world as it actually is
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What did Brecht believe theatre should achieve?
To
educate
and
engage
the
audience
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What is "breaking the fourth wall" in theatre?
When the
actor
addresses the audience directly
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What is the purpose of the "Verfremdungseffekt" or Alienation Technique?
To prevent
emotional involvement
in the play
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What does "gestus" refer to in Brecht's acting techniques?
Gestures showing
social
and political relationships
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How did Brecht use narration and song in his plays?
To break
tension
To prevent emotional involvement
To remind the
audience
they are watching a story
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What is the full name of the German poet and playwright discussed?
Bertolt Brecht
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How did Brecht's work influence modern theatre?
By introducing political themes and innovative
techniques
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What impact did Brecht's techniques have on contemporary theatre?
They
encouraged
a
focus
on
social
issues
and
audience
engagement
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