Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What genre best describes 'Oh! What a Lovely War' by Joan Littlewood?
What genre best describes 'Oh! What a Lovely War' by Joan Littlewood?
Satirical musical
Which theme is described as central throughout the entire production?
Which theme is described as central throughout the entire production?
Illusion versus reality
What theatrical device uses casualty tallies to show the meaningless nature of battles?
What theatrical device uses casualty tallies to show the meaningless nature of battles?
Scoreboard-style imagery
Which social group bore the physical danger in the military according to the play?
Which social group bore the physical danger in the military according to the play?
Working-class soldiers
What does the Christmas Truce scene demonstrate about opposing soldiers?
What does the Christmas Truce scene demonstrate about opposing soldiers?
Their shared humanity
What cultural tools did propaganda use to maintain public support for the war?
What cultural tools did propaganda use to maintain public support for the war?
Songs, posters, speeches
When was the play created and by which company?
When was the play created and by which company?
Early 1960s by Theatre Workshop
How does the play's structure affect audience engagement?
How does the play's structure affect audience engagement?
Prevents comfortable absorption
What does the play present a powerful statement against?
What does the play present a powerful statement against?
Nationalism, militarism, blind patriotism
Which recruitment song is specifically mentioned as being set against horrifying imagery?
Which recruitment song is specifically mentioned as being set against horrifying imagery?
It's a Long Way to Tipperary