The Merchant of Venice: Writer's Methods and Techniques (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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Who is aware of Portia's plan before Shylock in the courtroom scene?
Who is aware of Portia's plan before Shylock in the courtroom scene?
The audience
What effect does dramatic irony create in the courtroom scene?
What effect does dramatic irony create in the courtroom scene?
Heightens tension
What does the pound of flesh symbolise in the play?
What does the pound of flesh symbolise in the play?
Rigid & merciless justice Shylock seeks
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 Venice associated with in the play?
What is Venice associated with in the play?
Commerce & legal dealings
What is Belmont associated with in the play?
What is Belmont associated with in the play?
Love & harmony
Which characters often speak in prose?
Which characters often speak in prose?
Shylock & servants
Which noble characters speak in verse?
Which noble characters speak in verse?
Portia & Antonio
What does alternating prose & verse distinguish between?
What does alternating prose & verse distinguish between?
Social classes & tone of scenes
How does Shakespeare portray the law in the courtroom scene?
How does Shakespeare portray the law in the courtroom scene?
Tool of justice & means of manipulation
What does Portia's legal skill do to Shylock's demand?
What does Portia's legal skill do to Shylock's demand?
Turns it on its head