introductory

odverb sentence:
we use it to add interest

adverb
quickly, curiously, intestley,
imposbily, firstly, often, almost,

firstly, I had to grab my lock and keys before I left.
Remarkably, we got to go home from school early.

we use it to sound thoughtful and knowledgeable.

who. while, whilst, when,
where, what whereas.

when the teacher started to talk, we all stopped talking.

while the people where talking I was listening


When we took the dog to the park, he ran quickly

while I was eating dinner, I was thinking its almost time for xbox

when I got to school, I was late

quickly, I ran to my next subject


begin with preposition
in, over, at, between, under, after, behind, written for, near


between the start of school and the end, I went to my subjects

between now and home time, I



red white and blue sentence use this when you need to give more than one idea an a topic


there are three parts involved with an XBOX a controller, console and wifi

I like WWE, XBOX, and food thats what I like   

the merchant of Venice

Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories
of classical lovers? to get back together

What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?
worried because of what might happen when she enters the house.

What is the first argument to break out?
about Shylock's bound.

How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting

with the rings, are they successful? yes because Antonio gave his ring
away.

Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons

for your thinking. no he was wrong because he got in a fight with his wife

How can the newly-weds threaten to sleep with the men who took

their rings- and mean it? because they are married

What effect do these arguments have on Antonio? him thinking twice
about his relation ship with his wife.

Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio,

Gratiano and each a  Bassanio? that they did not keep
there part of the deal when they got marred.

How do Antonio, Lorenzo and Jessica benefit from news

that Portia brings? that they could use

social studies

in social studies we had to write a paragraph on what we think dictators are. 

i think dictators are people that are rude and don't care and kill people. 

act 4 sense 1

Act Four, Scene One

What does the Duke believe Antonio intends to do?


(Black Pg. 147, Blue Pg.85)
What does Shylock intend to do? show mercy

Finish this quote that tells us why, ‘You’ll ask me why I rather choose to

have a weight of carrion flesh, than to receive three thousand

ducats. I’ll not answer that, but to say it is my humor, is it answered?’

(Black Pg. 149, Blue Pg.86)

What two loopholes does Portia find in the wording of the contract?
if he lets one person off he will have to let every one off.

(Black Pg. 165-167, Blue Pg.95-96)

Shylock now has to pay penalties.
Complete this quotes that tell us what the penalties are: ‘I

pardon thee thy l before thou ask it, For half thy wealth, it is Antonio,

the other half comes to the general state’ (Black Pg. 169, Blue Pg.97)
Are the penalties fair? no
How do Lorenzo and Jessica gain by the result?
What reward has Portia claimed and why is this significant?
Portia tells Shylock ‘The quality of mercy is not strained’. How does she try to persuade Shylock to show mercy, how much mercy is she willing to show him ((Black Pg. 157-159, Blue Pg.91-92) )

creative task

In this act we hear about torture devices like the rack. Research this and some other popular torture devices from the time of Shakespeare. Present your findings creatively.

chair made from spikes
one that dislocate your and arms legs

A3S2 L63-73 The text is sung. Listen to the track recorded for this section. What did you think of this interpretation of the music, do you think it fits the scene, time set of the story. How would you change it to suit a modern audience?

yes I do thinks it fits I would change the background sense.

• Find the meanings of the following words: Tainted, Ecstasy,
• Converted,  
• Vantage, Oration, Constitution, Envious & Forfeit.

Oration means formal speech

vantage means a place or position affording a good view of something

Converted means (of a building) having been adapted to be suitable for a new purpose.

act 3

Act Three, Scene Five

In his jokey conversation with Jessica, why is Launcelot against

the conversion of Jews to Christianity? juews do not eat pork
What is Jessica’s opinion of Portia?

Jessica thinks bassanio is really fortunate in marrying Portia.

act 3

1.Why does Shylock assume Solanio and Salerio know that Jessica’s

ran away? because they know a lot.

2.Complete this quote to suggests Antonio's second misfortune:

Salerio: Do you hear whether Antonio have had any loss at sea or
no? Shylock: There I have another bad match, a bankrupt.
(Black Pg. 95, Blue Pg.63)

3.Who has been looking for Lorenzo and Jessica?
(Black Pg. 97, Blue Pg.64)

4.Where do Shylock and Tubal arrange to meet and with what
purpose?

‘I will go Tubal, and meet me at our synagogue’ (Black Pg. 99, Blue Pg.66)

1. Why does Portia want Bassanio to delay his choice?

he might make the wrong chose

2. Complete this quote ‘I pray you tarry, pause a day or two before you hazard, for in choosing wrong I lose your company’ (Black Pg. 105, Blue Pg.66)

3. What makes Bassanio choose lead over the silver and gold caskets? Finish this quote, ‘Thou meagre lead which rather threatenest than dost promise aught, thy paleness moves me more than eloquence, and here choose I’ (Black Pg. 111, Blue Pg.69)

Complete Portia’s speech that tells us the expected roles of a woman in marriage. ‘Myself and what is mine , to you and yours is now converted’ (Black Pg. 113, Blue Pg.71)

What does the above quote mean?

What did Gratiano’s and Nerissa’s wish to marry depend on? (Black Pg. 116-7, Blue Pg.72-3)

basonoe and porshe

How does Portia know that the letter contains bad news? (Black Pg. 119, Blue Pg.72-3)

becus bosne gose pailn reding the letter

What help does Portia offer straightaway? (Black Pg. 123, Blue Pg.76)

money

Why do we not expect this help to be successful?

waint a fund of the bound of flesh

Do you think Portia would still be in love with Bassanio

if she knew he had lied about his wealth?

yes
he already loved him

Act Three, Scene Three:

Antonio is now convinced that he knows the reason for Shylock’s insistence on claiming his bond. What is it, use quote from the text to support your answer. because its his money and he got it back

and his daughter ran away with it

Why can the Duke not ‘deny the course of law’ according to
Antonio? because hes a true person he will have to let everyone off with the law.

What does Antonio seem resigned to his fate. What two important realisations is this based on? they are granting you justice

Use lines 8, 21-24, 26-31 to help you.

Do you think Antonio’s feelings towards Bassanio have changed since the beginning, why? yes there friend ship is not as strong as it use to be.

Shylock refuses to consider the idea of Mercy, but demands Justice. Consider the following ideas:

• Is mercy the same as forgiveness? yes
• Is it easier to show mercy or look for revenge? show mercy
• Is justice the same as fairness? yes
• Is true justice possible in this case? no

1. Finish this quote that shows Lorenzo’s opinion of Antonio? ‘But if you knew of whom you show this honuor, how true a gentleman you send relief’ (Black Pg. 131, Blue Pg.78)
2. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she intends to do? live in prey and contempalation

(Black Pg. 133, Blue Pg.79)

1. What does she ask Lorenzo and Jessica to do for her and why?
2. Why does Portia think Antonio and Bassanio must be alike?
3. Why do Portia and Nerissa intend to travel dressed as men?
4. In A3S4 L 60-78, how does Portia describe the behaviour and attitudes of young men.
5. Does it seem likely that Portia is going to follow the expected  behaviour of a wife?

Act Three, Scene Five

1. In his jokey conversation with Jessica, why is Launcelot against the conversion of Jews to Christianity?
2. What is Jessica’s opinion of Portia?