The Merchant of Venice: Writer's Methods and Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What is the audience aware of before Shylock in the courtroom scene?
What is the audience aware of 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 in the play?
What does the pound of flesh symbolise in the play?
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 the law
What theme do the caskets symbolise?
What theme do the caskets symbolise?
Appearance versus reality
What does the setting of Venice represent in the play?
What does the setting of Venice represent in the play?
Commerce and legal dealings
What does the setting of Belmont represent?
What does the setting of Belmont represent?
Love and harmony
Which characters speak in prose in the play?
Which characters speak in prose in the play?
Shylock and the servants
Which noble characters speak in verse?
Which noble characters speak in verse?
Portia and Antonio
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 scene?
How does Portia use the law in the courtroom scene?
Turns Shylock's demand on its head