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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.

How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?

It creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all about Romeo’s new romance.
It creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages his friend to be more courteous.
It creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questions Romeo seriously about his absence.
It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo’s disappearance.

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Answer:

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Explanation: I took the test ;)

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Answer:

d) It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo’s disappearance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mercutio blames Romeo for leaving his pals earlier. Romeo doesn't dispute the accusation, but says his necessity made the conduct tolerable.

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