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Political Film and Television: The Power of the Political Comedy

Description: Political Film and Television: The Power of the Political Comedy
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme explored in political comedies?

  1. Satire

  2. Parody

  3. Social Commentary

  4. Historical Accuracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies often use satire, parody, and social commentary to poke fun at politicians and political events, but they typically do not focus on historical accuracy.

Which of the following is an example of a political comedy film?

  1. The Great Dictator

  2. Dr. Strangelove

  3. Wag the Dog

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Great Dictator, Dr. Strangelove, and Wag the Dog are all examples of political comedy films that use satire and humor to comment on political issues.

Which of the following is an example of a political comedy television show?

  1. The Colbert Report

  2. Saturday Night Live

  3. Veep

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Colbert Report, Saturday Night Live, and Veep are all examples of political comedy television shows that use satire and humor to comment on political issues.

Which of the following political figures has been the subject of numerous political comedies?

  1. Donald Trump

  2. George W. Bush

  3. Bill Clinton

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donald Trump, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton have all been the subject of numerous political comedies, due to their high-profile positions and controversial policies.

Which of the following political events has been the subject of numerous political comedies?

  1. The Watergate Scandal

  2. The Iraq War

  3. The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Watergate Scandal, the Iraq War, and the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election have all been the subject of numerous political comedies, due to their high-profile nature and controversial aspects.

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in political comedies?

  1. Exaggeration

  2. Stereotyping

  3. Historical Accuracy

  4. Irony


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political comedies often use exaggeration, stereotyping, and irony to create humor, but they typically do not focus on historical accuracy.

Which of the following is NOT a common target of political comedies?

  1. Politicians

  2. Political Parties

  3. The Media

  4. The General Public


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies often target politicians, political parties, and the media, but they typically do not target the general public.

Which of the following is NOT a common goal of political comedies?

  1. To Make People Laugh

  2. To Inform the Public

  3. To Change Public Opinion

  4. To Promote a Political Agenda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies often aim to make people laugh, inform the public, and change public opinion, but they typically do not aim to promote a political agenda.

Which of the following is NOT a common criticism of political comedies?

  1. They are too Partisan

  2. They are not Funny

  3. They are not Informative

  4. They are not Entertaining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political comedies are often criticized for being too partisan or not funny, but they are typically not criticized for being uninformative.

Which of the following is NOT a common defense of political comedies?

  1. They are a Form of Political Satire

  2. They can Raise Awareness of Important Issues

  3. They can Encourage People to Vote

  4. They are Harmless Fun


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies are often defended as a form of political satire, as a way to raise awareness of important issues, and as a way to encourage people to vote, but they are typically not defended as harmless fun.

Which of the following is NOT a common argument in favor of political comedies?

  1. They can Help to Hold Politicians Accountable

  2. They can Promote Civic Engagement

  3. They can Make Politics More Accessible

  4. They can Improve the Quality of Democracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies are often argued to help hold politicians accountable, promote civic engagement, and make politics more accessible, but they are typically not argued to improve the quality of democracy.

Which of the following is NOT a common argument against political comedies?

  1. They can be Divisive

  2. They can Reinforce Negative Stereotypes

  3. They can Spread Misinformation

  4. They can Encourage Apathy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies are often argued to be divisive, to reinforce negative stereotypes, and to spread misinformation, but they are typically not argued to encourage apathy.

Which of the following is NOT a common conclusion reached in discussions about the impact of political comedies?

  1. They can have a Positive Impact on Society

  2. They can have a Negative Impact on Society

  3. They have no Impact on Society

  4. Their Impact is Inconclusive


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political comedies are often argued to have a positive or negative impact on society, but they are typically not argued to have no impact on society.

Which of the following is NOT a common recommendation made regarding political comedies?

  1. They should be more Balanced

  2. They should be more Informative

  3. They should be more Entertaining

  4. They should be Banned


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies are often recommended to be more balanced, more informative, or more entertaining, but they are typically not recommended to be banned.

Which of the following is NOT a common prediction made about the future of political comedies?

  1. They will Become More Popular

  2. They will Become Less Popular

  3. They will Remain the Same

  4. They will Disappear


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political comedies are often predicted to become more popular, less popular, or remain the same, but they are typically not predicted to disappear.

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