Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you?
Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive?
Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy.
Mercutio: That’s as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in the hams.
Romeo: Meaning—to curtsy.
Mercutio: Thou hast most kindly hit it.
Romeo: A most courteous exposition.
Mercutio: Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy.
How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?
It creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all about Romeo’s new romance.
It creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages his friend to be more courteous.
It creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questions Romeo seriously about his absence.
It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo’s disappearance.

"now they have beaten me, he thought. i am too old to club sharks to death. but i will try it as long as i have the oars and the short club and the tiller."? this passage shows santiago's belief that a. he will never fish again. b. he is too old to continue fishing. c. man can be defeated but not destroyed. d. the sharks got the best of him.

Reread paragraph 4 what direct impact did the efforts of individuals like ava deer have

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