8th Standard English class

5. William Shakespeare(1564-1616)
•He was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely
regarded as the greatest writer in the English language
and as the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often
called the Bard of Avon. His works consist of 37 plays,
154 sonnets, two narrative poems, and a few other
verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain.
His plays have been translated into every major living
language and are performed more than those of any
other playwright. Written sometime between 1596 and
1598, The Merchant of Venice is classified as an early
shakespearean comedy.

10. GLOSSARY

11. Squandered

13. Merchant

15. Bosom Friend

17. Ducats

19. Why did Bassanio
approach Antonio?

20. Bassanio approached
Antonio to borrow
money as he wanted to
dress himself up as a
suitor to portia, the rich
heiress.

21. Who was shylock?

22. Sylock is a money
lender.

23. Who is the merchant
of venice?

24. Antonio is the
merchant of venice.

25. I
Write a conversation
between Antonio
and Bassanio?

26. Write a poem about
your friend?