Question

Which dramatic device was Shakespeare using when he wrote the scene below, which takes place after one of the most tragic moments in the play?

At the end of Act 4, Scene 5 of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet’s family and Count Paris are preparing for her funeral, but the Capulet servant, Peter, and the musicians argue about playing happy music during such a sad time. Peter and the musicians engage in a humorous exchange of insults.

A.
aside
B.
monologue
C.
soliloquy
D.
comic relief.
Its not D