Question

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?

a:“bitter,” because this is an angry conversation
b:“jest,” because this is a teasing conversation
c:“served,” because this is a loving conversation
d:“bite,” because this is a frightening conversation

Answer 1

A sounds right.

Answer 2

thank you