What purpose does Puck’s closing monologue serve?

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The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.
The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.

The monologue’s serious tone answers any remaining questions the audience might have about what they have just witnessed.
The monologue’s serious tone answers any remaining questions the audience might have about what they have just witnessed.

The monologue explains matter-of-factly why Puck and the other fairies did what they did.
The monologue explains matter-of-factly why Puck and the other fairies did what they did.

The monologue explains in detail what the audience should understand after witnessing the events in the play.

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The correct response is:

The monologue playfully reassures the audience that what they have just seen was all in good fun, and no one got hurt.

Puck's closing monologue serves to lighten the mood and remind the audience that the events of the play were fantastical and not to be taken too seriously, suggesting that the chaos and confusion were all part of a playful experience.