Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose. Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest. Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not. How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?
Answer
A
The play on words creates a mood of confusion as Romeo seems to believe Mercutio is a goose.
B
The play on words creates a loving mood as Romeo affectionately refers to Mercutio as a goose.
C
The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
D
The play on words creates a tense mood as Romeo angrily argues with his friend, Mercutio.