The importance in the opening scene is that it is able to show devotion and friendship in the first characters that has been shown in the merchant of venice, created by Shakesphere. The characters are namedly, Antonio and Bassinio. They were able to show their friendship in the opening scene as a strong and devoted relationship and how they were able to show it with the given scenarios.
I think the answer is infinitive.
The correct answer should be III. to entertain
They are usually made to mock opponents or to show how faulty someone's politics are. It's not serious information, nor does it try to persuade you.
Answer:
I'm not sure but I think it's the 2nd one
Explanation:
Since it says
“You’d think she’d be glad her daughter ain’t out there prancing around a May Pole getting the new clothes all dirty.”
It seems like the parent isn't so glad about their daughter not prancing around.
Hope this helps :)