The Merchant of Venice: Writer's Methods and Techniques (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does dramatic irony reveal to the audience before Shylock in the courtroom scene?
What does dramatic irony reveal to the audience before Shylock in the courtroom scene?
Portia's plan to turn law against him
What does dramatic irony heighten in the courtroom scene?
What does dramatic irony heighten in the courtroom scene?
Tension & Shylock's eventual downfall
What does the pound of flesh symbolise?
What does the pound of flesh symbolise?
Rigid & merciless nature of justice
What does Portia's plea for mercy represent?
What does Portia's plea for mercy represent?
Humane & forgiving aspects of law
What theme do the caskets symbolise?
What theme do the caskets symbolise?
Appearance versus reality
What is the correct casket choice NOT based on?
What is the correct casket choice NOT based on?
Outward show
What does Venice represent in the play?
What does Venice represent in the play?
Commerce & legal dealings
What does Belmont represent in the play?
What does Belmont represent in the play?
Love & harmony
Which characters speak in prose?
Which characters speak in prose?
Shylock & servants
Why does Shakespeare alternate between prose and verse?
Why does Shakespeare alternate between prose and verse?
To distinguish social classes & tone
How does Portia use the law in the courtroom?
How does Portia use the law in the courtroom?
Turns Shylock's demand against him
What dual nature of law does the courtroom scene explore?
What dual nature of law does the courtroom scene explore?
Tool of justice & means of manipulation