Question

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.

Answer 1

it creates an unsettled mood as mercutio questions romeo seriously about his absence.

Answer 2

Answer:

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

Explanation:

The main effect that the wordplay has in these lines is that it creates a playful, joking mood. This mischievous tone reinforces the idea that Mercutio and Romeo are good friends, and that the disappearance was nothing to worry about. The banter also highlights the fact that Mercutio and Romeo are both witty characters.