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Read the exchange between Romeo and Nurse in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo: Bid her devise
Some means to come to shrift this afternoon;
And there she shall at Friar Laurence’ cell,
Be shriv’d and married. Here is for thy pains.

Nurse: No, truly, sir; not a penny.

Romeo: Go to; I say, you shall.

Nurse: This afternoon, sir? well, she shall be there.

Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?

Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?

Romeo offers money to Nurse for her help.
Romeo reviews a meeting time and place.
Nurse agrees to help Romeo and Juliet marry.
Nurse refuses to take money from Romeo.

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Romeo reviews a meeting time and place.

Explanation: Specifying “this afternoon” and Friar Laurence’s cell sets up an imminent secret event (the wedding), which builds suspense and anticipation about what will happen next.