Vocabulary
What is the definition of "sound" that we learned this week?
Showing sense OR good judgment.
I want thrice thy money, what do I mean?
I want three times your money.
Campbell Soup
Who are the three main characters in The Merchant of Venice?
Shylock, Portia, Antonio
What is the definition of alter?
To Change
What is meant by, "I stay here on my bond?"
I stand on the/my contract.
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
What does Portia want Shylock to do?
Portia wants Shylock to destroy the contract.
What is a bond, as used in the text?
A Contract
What is meant by, "this bond is forfeit"?
The money wasn't paid back/the contract wasn't paid back/the contract was not kept.
Who is our school building named after?
What does Shylock want Portia to do as a judge?
Shylock wants Portia to stay true to the law
What does thrice mean?
Three times
I charge you by the law, means I'm doing what?
I'm holding you accountable to the law/ I'm forcing you to uphold the law.
Double Jeopardy: Finish the sentence with the correct words: Be ______. Take thrice thy money. Bid me tear the _______.
Worth 800
Be merciful. Take thrice thy money. Bid me tear the bond.
What is a pillar, as used in the text?
Someone who upholds the law OR a judge
What does Shylock want from Antonio since he broke the bond?
A pound of flesh (from near his heart)
-If the whole thing is said, +500. If only pound of flesh is said, +250
Answer with Shakesperean language. What is Antonio able to do?
He is able to pay Shylock back thrice his money.
Must say thrice.