Comedy Knowledge 2

Comedy as we know it today started with the "commedia dell'arte" movement.

What country did this movement originate?

• France

• Spain

• Italy

• Belgium

The Chilean word "achaplinarse" means to run in the style of Charlie Chaplin.

True or false?

• True

• False

What of these is NOT a comedic devise?

Select the correct answers

• Facial expression

• Pauses

• Projecting Voice

Who is believed to be the founder of all comedy?

• Leonardo Da Vinic

• Aristophanes

• Tutankhamun

• Julius Caesar

When was "commedia dell'arte" founded?

• 18th Century

• 17th Century

• 16th Century

If a comedic character was to be arrogant and sanctimonious, would they be high or low status?

• High

• Low

• None of the above

What is the comedy of today?

• Rude humor
• Stand up comedy
• getting hurt physically or mentally 
• all of the above

Comedy reflects on society by...

• Making fun of current events 
• making fun of possible events 
• Making fun of the kid who lost his mind 
• making fun of past events 

What type of comedy tells a story?

• Slapstick

• Parody

• Anecdote

• Caricature

What does comedy mean to you?

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