Question

In Romeo and Juliet act 3, scene 1, what kind of wordplay is Mercutio using when he says this?

"Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man."
A. Metaphor
B. Paradox
C. Pun
D. Sarcasm

Answer 1

Im Thinking D

Answer 2

Actually, it's C. Trust me, it's C.

Answer 3

it's a pun because it has a double meaning. Mercutio knows he is dying, so when he says "grave" he is literally talking about his grave. However, he will also be sad at the same time, which of course is another definition of "grave."

Answer 4

C (: