Rakugo: Japanese Comic Storytelling
A) Japanese calligraphy
B) Japanese puppet theater
C) Traditional Japanese comic storytelling
D) Traditional Japanese dance
- 2. How many performers are typically involved in a Rakugo performance?
A) Three
B) One
C) Four
D) Two
- 3. Where did Rakugo originate?
A) India
B) Japan
C) China
D) Korea
- 4. What is the term for the storyteller in Rakugo?
A) Rakugoka
B) Kyokugoka
C) Kamigata
D) Shinuchi
- 5. In what language are Rakugo stories traditionally performed?
A) Korean
B) English
C) Mandarin
D) Japanese
- 6. What emotion does Rakugo aim to evoke from the audience?
A) Sadness
B) Fear
C) Laughter
D) Anger
- 7. What is the term for the punchline or comedic twist in a Rakugo story?
A) Ochi
B) Mukogiri
C) Tategoto
D) Damari
- 8. What is the traditional attire of Rakugo performers called?
A) Obi
B) Hakama
C) Kimono
D) Yukata
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