ENGLISH AND SPEECH 9 (4TH QUARTER)

What is the primary purpose of comedy in literature?

• To evoke fear

• To establish conflicts that end happily

• To promote violence

• To leave issues unresolved

What does literature help individuals achieve?

• A life of isolation

• A meaningless existence

• A fruitful and meaningful life

• A life without conflicts

What is a character foil?

• A minor character that has no impact on the story

• A character who supports the protagonist

• A character that contrasts the protagonist

• A narrator of the story

In The Merchant of Venice, what is Antonio’s belief about money?

• Interest on loans is fair

• It is wrong to profit from someone else’s need

• Lending money is a sign of weakness

• Earning without effort is justified

What type of dialogue is a long speech directed at other characters?

• Aside

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Narration

What is the focus of an active sentence?

• The action’s effect

• The subject performing the action

• The setting of the action

• The past events leading to the action

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• "Antonio signed and sealed the bond."

• "Bassanio dislikes Shylock’s terms."

• "A pound of flesh was demanded by Shylock."

• "Portia outwitted Shylock in court."

What is one of the key themes in The Merchant of Venice?

• The importance of greed

• The power of revenge

• The conflict between justice and mercy

• The glorification of wealth

How does Portia disguise herself in the play?

• As a beggar

• As a judge

• As a merchant

• As a lawyer

What is the meaning of the aphorism, “The quality of mercy is not forced”?

• Mercy should be given freely

• Mercy is only for the weak

• Justice is more important than mercy

• Mercy should be demanded