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Answer:
Portia's opening line describes mercy is forgiving, generous and godlike quality.
Explanation:
- She conveys the idea that mercy is a tender and noble feeling, and mercy must come directly from one's heart.
- It blesses those who show mercy, which not only makes them feel good, but also brings heavenly rewards.
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When someone wants to exact revenge, but opts for mercy, he displays divine,God-like attributes.
- Portia is referred to as an upright, noble benevolent lady, but close reading of the play shows she is a proud,cunning woman.Her best qualities are her logic and intelligence.
- These efforts however, have no effect on Shylock.
D - 'Like a house that a child might have constructed from cards' is the best option to indicate what the word 'ramshackle' means.
Ramshackle means something in severe disrepair (example: an old, rusty car is a ramshackle car or this house). A house that a child constructed from cards is also thought to be not sturdy and in need of repair when it comes down.
A general rubric does not evaluate the supporting details in a piece of writing.
