Soliloquy and Figures of Speech in Romeo and Juliet, Part 4
Question 10 of 10 • **MFISD ENGLISH 1 B 22-23 CR
Read the dialogue found in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you?Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive?Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy.Mercutio: That’s as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in the hams.Romeo: Meaning—to curtsy.Mercutio: Thou hast most kindly hit it.Romeo: A most courteous exposition.Mercutio: Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy.
Answer
A
It creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all about Romeo’s new romance.
B
It creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages his friend to be more courteous.
C
It creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questions Romeo seriously about his absence.
D
It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo’s disappearance.