The word that best helps the reader understand the mood of the scene is “jest,” because this is a teasing conversation. The dialogue between Romeo and Mercutio has a playful and humorous tone, reflecting their friendship and teasing nature.
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?
“bitter,” because this is an angry conversation
“jest,” because this is a teasing conversation
“served,” because this is a loving conversation
“bite,” because this is a frightening conversation
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