Act 3 scene 4

• You have a noble and a true conceit

  Of god-like amity


  Lorenzo – iambic pentameter, praising Portia, simile
• Antonio,

  Being the bosom lover of my lord,

  Must needs be like my lord.


  Portia - alliteration, repetition
• I thank you for your wish


  Portia – first words said to Jessica
• and turn two mincing steps

  Into a manly stride


  Portia - alliteration, contrast of Jessica who was embarrassed to wear men’s clothes