Question

Read this excerpt from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet.

Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.

In addition to introducing two families in the play, this excerpt helps

describe the children of the families.
build interest about what happens in the story.
detail the part of Verona where the action takes place.
foreshadow who dies at the end of the story.

Answer 1

build interest about what happens in the story.

The lines hint at an ongoing feud and violence ("ancient grudge," "civil blood"), creating suspense about the conflict to come. The excerpt doesn't describe the children, give a detailed Verona location, or specify who dies.