Question : Direction: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:
Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India. Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no Ionger restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama, street drama employs very few props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used. Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.
Street theatre is considered to create a_________ influence on the viewers.
Option 1: intimate
Option 2: mystical
Option 3: psychological
Option 4: magical
Correct Answer:
psychological
Solution : The correct option is "psychological."
Explanation:
Now let's examine the passage's fifth line:
'Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences.'
The aforementioned sentence implies that street theatre has a psychological effect on viewers. The right response is, therefore "psychological."
A clear effect or influence is what the word "impact" means,