ead 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.
How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?
The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
The play on words creates a tense mood as Romeo angrily argues with his friend, Mercutio.
The play on words creates a mood of confusion as Romeo seems to believe Mercutio is a goose.
The play on words creates a loving mood as Romeo affectionately refers to Mercutio as a goose.