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4. William Shakespeare
( 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616)
• He was an English poet, playwright and actor,
widely regarded as both the greatest writer in
the English language and the world's pre-
eminent dramatist.

5. • He is often called England's ‘national poet
‘and the "Bard of Avon"
• Shakespeare produced most of his known
works between 1589 and 1613
• His plays includes comedies, tragedies
histories ,tragi-comedies etc

11. CHARACTERS
Antonio

12. Bassanio

13. Portia

14. Shylock

15. VOCABULARY
Divine- God
Mercy- compassion or forgiveness shown
towards someone

16. • Bosom –very close
• Venetian- a native or citizen of venice
• Squander-waste(something especially money
or time) in a foolish manner

17. • Luxurious-elegant, especially involving great
expense