Soliloquy and Figures of Speech in Romeo and Juliet, Part 4
Question 2 • **MFISD ENGLISH 1 B 22-23 CR
Read the lines 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.
Answer
A
The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
B
The play on words creates a tense mood as Romeo angrily argues with his friend, Mercutio.
C
The play on words creates a mood of confusion as Romeo seems to believe Mercutio is a goose.
D
The play on words creates a loving mood as Romeo affectionately refers to Mercutio as a goose.
Explanation
The exchange is playful: Romeo jokes about Mercutio being “for the goose,” and then calls him “good goose.” Mercutio responds with another joke about biting Romeo’s ear, so the wordplay creates a light-hearted mood rather than anger, confusion, or a serious expression of affection. The correct choice is A, the playful comparison of Mercutio to a goose.
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