Commedia dell'Arte: Stock Characters
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This printable worksheet introduces Grades 6–8 students to Commedia dell'Arte, the Italian theatrical tradition of stock characters. Students complete fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions on the three main character groups—the masters (Vecchi), servants (Zanni), and lovers (Innamorati)—then answer short-response questions about masks, improvisation, and character roles. Useful for drama units, theater history, or introducing Italian performance traditions.
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