The 'Merchant of Venice' Written by Shakespeare is________________?
Correct answer: D. a drama
- A. A novel
- B. a short story
- C. a poem
- D. a drama
Explanation
The Merchant of Venice is written for stage performance, with dialogue, characters, scenes and acts, so it is a drama. It is often specifically classified as a comedy or problem play, not a novel, story or poem.
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