What did Brecht call his drama, to distinguish it from traditional theatre?
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Correct answer: A. Epic theatre
Explanation
Brecht opposed epic to 'dramatic' (Aristotelian) theatre, using the Verfremdungseffekt to keep spectators critical.
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