Question

read the excerpt from act iii, scene iii of romeo and juliet. friar laurence: go hence; good - night; and here stands all your state: either be gone before the watch be set, or by the break of day disguisd from hence: sojourn in mantua; ill find out your man, and he shall signify from time to time every good hap to you that chances here. give me thy hand; tis late: farewell; goodnight. the dark of night motif used in this excerpt creates a sense of urgency. anxiety. romance. confusion.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Friar Laurence urges Romeo to leave quickly ("be gone before the watch be set" or by daybreak), with phrases like "’tis late" and the night setting. This push for prompt action creates a feeling of urgency. Anxiety implies worry, but here the focus is on the need for immediate departure. Romance is inconsistent with the urgent tone, and confusion isn’t conveyed—instead, a clear, pressing directive is given.

Answer:

A. urgency