Literary Terms
This term is used when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
What is dramatic irony?
She ran away from home because she was ashamed of her father.
Who is Jessica?
This person faked being a lawyer to aid Antonio in his court case
Who is Portia?
This Venetian finds himself madly in love with lady Portia.
Who is Bassanio?
The number of Caskets in the Merchant of Venice.
What is three?
This is comparison uses like or as.
What is a simile?
Jessica stole these when she ran away from her father's house.
What are gems?
This was the original penalty of the bond between Shylock and Antonio.
What is a pound of flesh?
This prince chose the golden casket only to reveal a skull.
Who is the Prince of Morocco?
He is the Merchant of Venice.
Who is Antonio?
Each line has 10 syllables.
This ploy was used to deceive Shylock and to help Jessica escape Venice with Lorenzo.
What is a masquerade?
This quality is not strained. It blesseth him that gives and him that takes 'Tis mightiest of the mightiest. It becomes the throned monarch better than his crown.
What is Mercy?
These individuals gave away their promised rings from their wives.
Who are Gratiano and Bassanio?
This is the city where Antionio's merchant ships were heading.
What is Viscount?