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Read the dialogue 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.

Mercutio: Thy wit is a very bitter sweeting; it is a most sharp sauce.

Romeo: And is it not then well served in to a sweet goose?

Which word from the conversation best helps the reader understand the mood of the scene?

“bitter,” because this is an angry conversation
“jest,” because this is a teasing conversation
“served,” because this is a loving conversation

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Answer:

The correct answer is “jest,” because this is a teasing conversation .

Explanation:

In this scene there is a pleasant and joking atmosphere between Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio.

They are joking and Romeo accuses Mercutio that he is only good to joke, and he tells him that for that joke he is going to bite him in the ear (since he was comparing him to a goose).

Even Mercutio acknowledges that joking is better than being bad for love. Let's see this quote:

"Why, is not this better now than groaning for love? Now art thou sociable. Now art thou Romeo."

Answer:

B

Explanation:

took the exam on edge and got 100%

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