Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene i. Marcellus: What! has this thing appear’d again to-night? Bernardo: I have seen nothing. Marcellus: Horatio says ’tis but our fantasy, And will not let belief take hold of him Touching this dreaded sight twice seen of us: Therefore I have entreated him along With us to watch the minutes of this night; What is the effect of this dialogue?
Answer
A
It entertains through the use of clever wording.
B
It creates an air of suspense in the plot.
C
It describes details of the castle setting.
D
It shows how angry the characters are.
Explanation
The characters discuss a frightening sight that has appeared before, while Horatio doubts that it is real and has come to watch for it. This uncertainty about what will happen during the night builds anticipation and creates an air of suspense in the plot. The dialogue is not mainly describing the castle or showing anger.
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