Question

3. With regard to the first 12 lines of this scene, what is the

intended effect of Sampson and Gregory's dialogue?
A.
Shakespeare wants the audience to receive a comprehensive
history of Gregory and Sampson's lives as servants of the house of
Capulet.
B. Shakespeare's puns and jabs are intended to provide the
audience with lighthearted humor.
C. Shakespeare aims to capture the audience's attention by
beginning the play with two characters with villainous tendencies.
D. Shakespeare's depiction of the servants as overworked and
underappreciated aims to help the audience develop a sense of deep
sympathy for the characters.

Answer 1

The dialogue between Sampson and Gregory is intended to provide lighthearted humor and serves as a light introduction to the feud between the Capulets and Montagues in Shakespeare's play.

Step-by-step explanation:

With regard to the first 12 lines of the scene where Sampson and Gregory speak, the intended effect of their dialogue is B. Shakespeare's puns and jabs are intended to provide the audience with lighthearted humor. In these opening lines, Shakespeare often utilizes the conversation between lower-status characters, such as servants or commoners, for comic relief. They engage in playful banter and punning that sets a light tone for the audience, contrasting the more serious themes that will unravel as the play progresses. Their dialogue also serves as an exposition for the feud between the Capulets and Montagues without giving a detailed account of their lives.

Answer 2

Answer:B

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